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Why did President William McKinley ask congress for authority to use military force against Spain?
to end the fighting between the Spanish government and the Cuban rebels.
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What did president McKinley request congress to grant him authority to do?
to use military force to establish peace in Cuba ANDpurchase Alaskan territory
Who does Congress give the authority to conduct war and command the military?
The person to whom Congress gives the authority to conduct war and command the military is the President of the United States at that time.
How many people serve in the US military that the President has authority over?
As the Commander in Chief the US President has authority over the entire military, so all of them. He has the authority to deploy up to 400,000 at a time without needing the approval of Congress
Congress did not follow the President's lead for military action in the Persian Gulf until swayed by?
the authorization for use of military force that was passed by Congress. The President alone does not have the authority to initiate military action without congressional approval, so Congress needed to be persuaded by the justification and reasoning behind the military action.
Why did president William McKinley ask for the authority to use military force against Spain?
to end the fighting between the Spanish government and the Cuban rebels.
How is there conflict between the executive and legislative branch over the issue of the military powers?
the president has authority over the military but congress holds the power to declare war so if the president and congress don't agree on the war topic there can be issues(:
Who has the final authority over all military matter?
For most military matters, Congress has the final say. The president does have executive order over some things, and there are certain ways that the president can get around the power of congress in some matters.
Why did President William McKinley asked Congress for the authorities to use military force against Spain?
to end the fighting between the Spanish government and the Cuban rebels.
President William McKinley requested Congress to grant him the authority to do something. What did he want to do?
to use military force to establish peace in Cuba ANDpurchase Alaskan territory
What does it mean to have the military under civilian control?
It means that the senior military officers take their orders from the civilian government, specifically from the President of the United States. All military officers must be "commissioned" by the Congress, and the President selects the senior officers who advise him. The President and the Congress have the authority to promote, demote, or fire any officer for any reason.
When the President of the US with the approval of Congress orders the military to attack another country this authority is legitimized by?
Approval by Congress pretty well legitimizes anything. Congress makes the laws. The Supreme Court may eventually revoke laws passed by Congress and signed by the president, but that takes time and the law is legitimate until it is revoked.
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.
