I would like to know the political process that it would take to bring the troops home if Iraq goes into a civil war. If the Bush Administration did not want to bring them home, could Congress override his decisions? I didn't pay attention in government class. Can someone explain this to me...
2006-08-03 12:29:09 · 2 answers · asked by brookelynn_bee 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
snvyy is correct.
Congress only controls the power of the purse and cannot direct military troops. The president is the commander in chief.
However, Bush *could* be impeached if his decisions were grossly abusive of his power.
2006-08-03 12:38:16 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congress could refuse to provide any more money for the war, but the military is the President's as Commander in Chief.
2006-08-03 19:33:37 · answer #2 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋