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Who has to declare war?
In the United States, only a joint resolution of Congress can officially declare war.
Why is the power to declare war a hollow power for congress?
The executive order goes around Congress' ability to declare war. Basically, the president has the ability to declare war (though not officially).
What branch can officially declare war?
The legislative branch.
Who must declare war in the US for the country to be officially at war?
Congress ; see related link .
When did the united states officially declare the end of World War 2?
September 2, 1945.
When did the US officially declare war in World War 1?
The United States Congress officially declared war on Germany on April 6, 1917. President Woodrow Wilson asked for a declaration on April 2.
When did Britain officially declare war on Germany?
September 3 1939 give or take a few days
What does declaration mean?
To announce officially; proclaim: to declare a state of emergency; to declare a winner.
Does the president have the power to declare war without the approval of Congress by issuing an executive order?
No, of course not! Only Congress may officially declare war. The President of the United States may order military action without a formal declaration of war. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff cannot declare war and he cannot order a military strike on another country without permission from the White House. However, once war has been declared or a military action has been ordered, the professional military officers (with the Chairman of the JCS at the top) handle the operational details.
When did American colonies declare Independence from great Britain?
Officially on July 4, 1776 via the Declaration of Independence which officially made the war about independence and not maintaining the status quo.
What do you have to do to declare war on another country?
Different countries do it in different ways. In the US, only Congress can do it- but the Constitution doesn't specify exactly how, so it's always been done basically like passing a law. In countries that have a monarch, like Britain or Japan (before World War II), that monarch has the sole power to declare war, but they usually consult their advisors before doing so.
How do you declare war in evony?
you declare war
