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Who decides with president to use military force?
Congress
What did the force bill allow?
allowed the president to use military to enforce acts of congress
What developments most led to changes in the level of presidential power during the 20th century?
The expanded use of executive actions to combat economic crises
President William McKinley requested Congress to grant him the authority to do something. What did he want to do?
to use military force to establish peace in Cuba ANDpurchase Alaskan territory
When can a president military power be used?
There are no specific restrictions on when he can use his military power. He does not have to ask permission to order military action. Only Congress can declare war and appropriate the money for long-term military action, so that is something a check on his use of military force.
What did president McKinley request congress to grant him authority to do?
to use military force to establish peace in Cuba ANDpurchase Alaskan territory
Why does the military use guns?
The purpose of the military is to use force to defend a country. The most effective means of applying force is a gun.
Why was what happened in gulf of tonkin necessary?
Without it, the President wouldn't legally have the authority to use whatever military force he felt he needed in Vietnam.
How was the Tonkin Gulf Resolution a functional equivalent of a Congressional declaration of war?
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was an Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF), which allows the President to use the military in a war-like action, without calling it a war.
Why did president William McKinley ask for the authority to use military force against Spain?
to end the fighting between the Spanish government and the Cuban rebels.
Why did president William ask congress for the Authority to use military force against Spain?
to end the fighting between the Spanish government and the Cuban rebels.
Can a president use treaties to back up their foreign policy decisions?
Presidents can back up their foreign policy decisions with hard power. A good example of hard power is through the use of military force.
