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Why do you think the framers gave congress the sole power to declare war?
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∙ 8y ago
They wished to leave that extremely important power in the hands of the direct representatives of the people. Things have changed, though!
They also didn't want the president to declare war on whatever country they want.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 6y agoThey wanted to make sure a president didn't have this power so there would be a discussion on it before the United States went to war.
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According to article one of the constitution who has the power to declare war?
Congress... ? I think.
War may only be declared by?
In the United States, only Congress has the power to declare war. The president may sent troops to a country for 60 days (i think, or was it 30?) in emergencies. The president may also ask Congress to declare war on a country by presenting the Congressmen and Congresswomen with just reason
How does Congress limit the power of the president and the military?
There seems always to be a bit of a power struggle between the Legislative and the Executive branches of government. Congress passes legislation that the President is sometimes inclined to veto. Congress can attempt to override the veto, so there is mechanism in place to allow Congress to force its will in spite of an attempt by the Chief Executive to block it. The primary power that Congress has to limit the President's power is control of the Federal pursestrings. Congress decides where money will be spent, and how much.
Why do you think the Constitution sets limits on the presidents power to make war?
The founding fathers did not want to vest too much power in any one branch of government. The power to declare war is one best left to a majority vote in the legislature.
Why was it so difficult for the Framers to reach agreement about how to resolve their conflicts?
The Framers had several conflicts that caused them to make compromises. One was that the Framers came from different places. This affected their oppinion and made them think differently. They would argue for along time about what was right.The details of representation for the states.
According to article one of the constitution who has the power to declare war?
Congress... ? I think.
Why did Washington think the congress should be bicameral rather than unicameral?
The Framers saw bicameralism as a way to diffuse the power of Congress and so prevent it from overwhelming the other two more.
What did the framers do?
i think they checked judicial power..
How do copyrights and patents promote the progress of science and useful arts Why do you think framers granted this power to congress?
This power is granted by the Constitution, to encourage innovation and creativity, considered to be important to the economy.
Who exercises the power to declare war?
the president Doesn't the president tell congress why they think American should go to war, then congress decides if it's a good idea, and declares war?
Why do you think farmers gave congress the sole power to declare war?
So, there wasn't a president who acted like a king and went to war. It takes congress to agree to go to war.
Does congress have too much power or too little power?
yes i think that congress has too much power
War may only be declared by?
In the United States, only Congress has the power to declare war. The president may sent troops to a country for 60 days (i think, or was it 30?) in emergencies. The president may also ask Congress to declare war on a country by presenting the Congressmen and Congresswomen with just reason
By the US Constitution who has the power to declare war?
It is a common mistake to think that the president of the US can declare war. This is incorrect.According to the U.S. Constitution, only Congress has the power to declare war on another sovereign nation.According to Article I , Section 8: "The Congress shall have Power ... To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water; To raise and support Armies, but no Appropriation of Money to that Use shall be for a longer Term than two Years; To provide and maintain a Navy; To make Rules for the Government and Regulation of the land and naval Forces; To provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions; To provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining, the Militia, and for governing such Part of them as may be employed in the Service of the United States, reserving to the States respectively, the Appointment of the Officers, and the Authority of training the Militia according to the discipline prescribed by Congress ...".However, the resolution in Congress must pass both the House and Senate, the President has the authority to either sign or veto the resolution. The ONLY times that a binding act of Congress does not cross the President's desk are: I) A Constitutional Amendment II) Articles of Impeachment, or a subsequent conviction or acquittal in the Senate. III) Confirmation of appointees. Historically the President has always asked Congress for an official declaration of war before Congress passes such a resolution, although this is not necessary.Other than the War of 1812 and the Spanish American War, Congress has overwhelmingly voted in the affirmative, therefore a Presidential veto would be toothless, even if he desired to do so.The US President does have the power to deploy troops to said location.The US Constitution says the Congress has the power to declare war
What is it called when a state think it has the right to declare a federal law illegal?
That would be a claim of seperation of power.
Which branch of government do you think received the most power under the Constitution Explain your answer including why the Framers may have done it this way?
IM NOT SURE
What comment most accurately describes the attitude of the first continental congress of 1774 towards independence?
they hoped to declare independence as soon as possible. i think
