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The President can't declare war because in the Constitution that power is given to the Congress as part of the checks and balances system.
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No. It is Congress who can but hasn't since World War II and meekly approve Presidential "actions" of one sort or another and it is the President as the Commander in Chief who can send armies into "action".
No it first congress has to pass the bill then it goes to the president to sigh. The President can ask congress to declare war, but he can't declare war congress only can.
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∙ 13y agoThe President can only declare war with Congress' agreement. The reason is simply that the Constitution says so. So there.
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Who is the only one who can declare war?
In the USA a act of war is declared by congress.
What is an example of a sentence with the word declare?
I want to declare my business bankrupt.We will declare war on you if you step foot on our ally, Australia.
Is congress the only one to declare war?
Yes. Only Congress can officially declare war, and only congress can authorize funding of the military. However, Presidents can authorize military action/deployment without the consent of Congress. It is then left to congress to either support the President's decision by funding the deployment and/or declaring war, or not.
What powers does the president have as commander in chief?
The President of the US wears many hats while in office. In his role as Commander In Chief, the President is in charge of the army, navy, and general military of the United States. This does not mean that the President can declare war on his own authority, however.
How to make easy sentence with declare?
An easy sentence with the word "declare" is "When a person leaves Mexico, they must declare any purchases."
Did president Rossevelt declare war on his own?
No, President Roosevelt did not declare war on his own. The president can not declare war on his own. He did however, ask congress to declare war after the bombing at Pearl Harbor.
Can president declare war?
No, the president cannot declare war without congress. The patriot act does not change this.
What is the power of congress to declare war?
The Constitution grants Congress the sole authority to declare war.
Who has the ultimate power to declare war?
Congress has the power to declare war not the President.
Is the president the only one to declare war?
If you are referring to the US president, I understand he must have the approval of Congress to declare a war.
What are two limits put on the president under the constitution?
term limits to two four year terms. cant declare war.
Who let's the president declare war?
The President can not declare war. Only Congress can declare war, usually at the request of the President. Subject to limitations by Congress, the president can take military action. For example, the can order the bombing of foreign targets or send troops into a foreign country.
Which president was forced to declare war?
president Lincoln
Who have the power to declare war?
President
Who is the power to declare the war?
President
Who may declare war in America?
Only congress can declare war, not even the President has this power.
What president declared war as a joke?
No such incident has ever happened. In particular, the President of the United States does not have the power to declare war. Only the Congress can declare war.
