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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.

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Can the President of the US declare war on his own?

No, he needs the approval of Congress and no President has sought that authority since FDR.


What are the requirements to declare war?

Seems like all you need to have: is a soul, and something or someone you don't like, to declare war. so not much is needed. ANSWER: In the United States, you need the approval of Congress in order to declare war. The President does not have the power to declare war on his own.


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No, the president cannot declare war without congress. The patriot act does not change this.


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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.


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Who let's the president declare war?

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Which president was forced to declare war?

president Lincoln


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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?

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