If you are referring to the US president, I understand he must have the approval of Congress to declare a war.
No, he needs the approval of Congress and no President has sought that authority since FDR.
The Congress. The president can engage in military actions, however, these must be stopped without congressional support within 90 days.
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.
The president is allowed to comit up to 100,000 troops at any given time to anywhere in the world without congressional approval. I do believe that you are asking about the war in Iraq and to answer he had congressional approval when the united states kicked off OIF1.
No. The President of the United States cannot declare war. US Congress declares war. However, the President of the United States does have the authority to use military force for up to 90 days without US Congressional approval.
If you are referring to the US president, I understand he must have the approval of Congress to declare a war.
The President can declare war with other countries, but with the approval of the Senate.
The Constitution grants the president specific powers in foreign policy, including the authority to negotiate treaties and appoint ambassadors, both of which require Senate approval. However, the president has the power to make executive agreements with other nations that do not require congressional approval. Additionally, the president serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, allowing for military action without immediate congressional consent, although Congress retains the power to declare war.
George W. Bush
The president is literally the Commander in Chief of the US military; therefore, the president can move any number of troops anywhere at any time, at his discretion. Congress is only needed to officially declare war.
No, he needs the approval of Congress and no President has sought that authority since FDR.
False. While the President of the United States can initiate military action, only Congress has the authority to formally declare war according to the Constitution. The War Powers Resolution of 1973 also requires the President to notify Congress within 48 hours of committing armed forces to military action and limits the duration of such actions without congressional approval.
The powers of the president are he can veto bills, approve bills, make treaties with the approval of congress, start a police action but not declare war. It is the job of congress to declare war. Submit names of advisors and cabinet members for approval and replace a Supreme Court judge with congress approval. Submit a budget and get congress approval for the budget.
The powers of the president are he can veto bills, approve bills, make treaties with the approval of congress, start a police action but not declare war. It is the job of congress to declare war. Submit names of advisors and cabinet members for approval and replace a Supreme Court judge with congress approval. Submit a budget and get congress approval for the budget.
The powers of the president are he can veto bills, approve bills, make treaties with the approval of congress, start a police action but not declare war. It is the job of congress to declare war. Submit names of advisors and cabinet members for approval and replace a Supreme Court judge with congress approval. Submit a budget and get congress approval for the budget.
Yes, because President George Bush is a former PEPsquad member.