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The deceleration of war by congress is a federal power to declare war is pursuant to article one, section eight of the constitution. The first war indicative of a decision by congress was of course the war of 1812 against the British Commonwealth.
War was declared as the British violated international law in being aggressive to the US
1. Trade Tensions
2. Impressment of American Citizens into the Royal Navy
2. Expansionism
The United States declared war on June 18, 1818. To put to short and simple, the Americans invaded some states of Canada (a British commonwealth realm) but it mainly consisted of various engagement with the Royal and US Navy.
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When did the US officially declare war in World War 1?
The United States Congress officially declared war on Germany on April 6, 1917. President Woodrow Wilson asked for a declaration on April 2.
How can a congress declare war?
Congress has this power, but not every military conflict in which the United States has taken part has been a declared war.
Who declare war in the us?
well the congress have the power to declare war
Who has the ultimate power to declare war?
Congress has the power to declare war not the President.
Who asked Congress to declare war on Britain in 1812?
James Madison asked Congress to declare war on Britain in 1812.
Who can officially declare war?
Congress
Who has to declare war?
In the United States, only a joint resolution of Congress can officially declare war.
Why is the power to declare war a hollow power for congress?
The executive order goes around Congress' ability to declare war. Basically, the president has the ability to declare war (though not officially).
Who must declare war in the US for the country to be officially at war?
Congress ; see related link .
Does the president have the power to declare war without the approval of Congress by issuing an executive order?
No, of course not! Only Congress may officially declare war. The President of the United States may order military action without a formal declaration of war. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff cannot declare war and he cannot order a military strike on another country without permission from the White House. However, once war has been declared or a military action has been ordered, the professional military officers (with the Chairman of the JCS at the top) handle the operational details.
If you never declare war why do you call it a war?
Very good question! War is defined as a state of hostility, conflict, or antagonism, as well as a state of usually open and declared armed hostile conflict between two states or nations. Technically, for the United States at least, a war is not considered a war unless it has been declared by congress. Hence, why we refer to the war in Vietnam as the "Vietnam Conflict". But regardless of congress officially declaring so or not, war is war.
What is the power of congress to declare war?
The Constitution grants Congress the sole authority to declare war.
Who vhas the power to declare war?
Congress has the power to declare war. The president of the United States is the commander of the military but cannot declare war without Congress.
What defines a war from a conflict?
1. amount of troops 2. Only Congress can declare war, the president can send a limited amount of troops to fight (conflict)
The Congress has the power to declare this?
Congress has the power to declare war.
Can a cleric declare war?
no only congress can declare war
When did the US officially declare war in World War 1?
The United States Congress officially declared war on Germany on April 6, 1917. President Woodrow Wilson asked for a declaration on April 2.
