When a president sends troops into combat without a formal declaration of war, it expands executive power, particularly in the realm of military and foreign affairs. This action often reflects an interpretation of the president's role as Commander-in-Chief, allowing for rapid military response without congressional approval. It raises concerns about the balance of power, as it can bypass the legislative authority granted to Congress in declaring war. This trend has implications for executive overreach and the erosion of checks and balances in the U.S. government.
Without World executive power the president would not be about to declare war without approval. In emergencies the president can override congresses that can executive orders without almost limitless power.
The expanded use of executive actions to combat economic crises
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution expanded the powers of the President by giving him the authority to take military action in Vietnam without a formal declaration of war from Congress. This resolution effectively allowed the President to escalate US involvement in the Vietnam War without needing explicit permission from Congress. It is considered a significant expansion of executive power and has been used as a precedent for future military actions without congressional approval.
if the president can no longer serve
through an executive order
- undeclared war: the president can go into a country for 60 days without congress approval - executive agreements: the president can make a 'treaty' with another country without congressional permission -executive order: kind of like a law, but different
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Executive Order
To oversee the operation of executive departments.
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Undeclared wars
The president could send troops overseas without a congressional declaration of war.