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If only Congress held military powers, then any action would be too slow; with the president holding military powers, a quick, immediate response could be made without political squabbling.
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What are 3 powers of the president?
Military powers, treaties; appointments and temporary appointments
Which branch of government shares the military powers with the President?
The president is the commander-in-chief over all military powers in the US. He consults with the military chiefs of staff but he is the commander and they serve at his will. Congress determines what the military will be and appropriates the funding for it.
What are three specific powers of the president?
military, treaties and appointment, filling vacancies
What requires the president to notify congress when committing military forces?
War Powers Act
Who warned against the dangerous powers of the military-industrial complex?
President Dwight D. Eisenhower, near the end of his second term.
What act requires the president to notify congress when committing military forces?
War Powers Act
Can the president reenlist a soldier?
Absolutely! US military officers powers to include re-enlisting enlisted service members comes from the president.
Which statement accurately describes the powers of Congress and the president over military affairs?
congress has the power to declare war, the president commands the armed forces
What constitutional powers do congress and the president have over the military?
Congress has the power to declare war, raise and fund the military, and regulate its organization and conduct. The president, as commander-in-chief, has the authority to command and control the military forces, make tactical decisions, and deploy troops. However, decisions to commit troops to war and engage in combat are shared powers between the president and Congress.
Defense powers granted to congress?
Military powers of Congress include the power to declare war; appropriate money to equip the military and pay for new weapons; funds to maintain the military force must be approved every year; restrictions placed on the military power of the executive, like the War Powers Act; make rules governing land and naval forces; during times of war or domestic crisis, the Congress may grant special military powers to the President.
What granted the US president broad military powers in Vietnam?
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution in 1964 gave U.S. President Johnson any military force necessary to protect U.S. interests. The "War Powers Resolution" in 1973, which over-rode President Nixon's veto, restricted the President's power, without "Congressional Approval." The WPR was brought about by President Nixon's ground campaigns in Cambodia & Laos in 1970 and 1971, respectively.
Who is the commander of US military forces?
The position of Commander in Chief, belongs to the US President. The president has the overall ability to make military appointments and to take military action with the advice and consent of the US Congress. Without Congressional support, military actions by the president, may not be funded by Congress. In addition, as commander in chief, war policies are proposed and under the war powers act, the president may take immediate military actions in an emergency.
