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What principle did President Truman invoke in sending US troops into South Korea without first asking Congress to declare war?
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the security council authorized member nation to send troops into South Korea
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What principle did president Harry Truman invoke in sending us troops into south Korea without first asking congress to declare war?
The U.S. Constitution gives the president the authority as commander-in-chief of the armed forces to deploy troops. Sometimes a Congressional resolution makes gives more validity to such a deployment.
The power to manufacture money and declare war is given to?
The declaration of war is the sole power and authority to Congress. That said, the American President retains broad authority to conduct military operations and maneuvers for a certain period before requiring Congressional consent via the War Powers Act of 1973.
Who does the Constitution give the power to make rules for the armed forces?
The President is the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces excluding the Navy (which is under the control of Congress). However, only Congress can declare war and approve of the sending of troops.
How does the war powers act of 1973 limit the president?
The War Powers Act gave the President some control over sending troops into battle. The President did not have any power to begin a conflict before this act; only Congress can declare war, but with the passage of this act, he is now allowed to send limited troops for a limited time. Congress shared a piece of their power with the President.
What law did president Johnson say he was sending to congress?
The civil rights act
How long does the president have to inform congress before sending American troops overseas?
He has 48 hours to notify congress.
Who does the constitution gives the power to make rules for governing the armed forces?
The President is the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces excluding the Navy (which is under the control of Congress). However, only Congress can declare war and approve of the sending of troops.
Who makes the decision to go to war?
No. The congress has to vote to declare war. That's why everything from Vietnam to Iraq is'NT technically a war. But really it is. It's just the president's way of getting around the constitution and many believe that it is illegal.
Did President Bush get congress approval on war in Iraq before sending troops?
Yes, he could not go to war with out congress approval. He could, but only for 90 days!
How do you veto bills?
Only the President has the power to veto federal bills. He vetoes a bill by sending it back to Congress with his objections.
When congress passes a joint resolution proposing an amendment must this be signed by the president before sending it to the states for ratification?
yes
What is the president required to do within 48 hours after sending troops into another country?
report to Congress in writing
