2007-03-08 10:11:42 · 4 answers · asked by borg_of_earth 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_Powers_Resolution
"The War Powers Act of 1973 (Public Law 93-148) limits the power of the President of the United States to wage war without the approval of Congress"
here's another interesting article:
http://politics.slate.msn.com/id/2161172
2007-03-08 10:15:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The power to declare war is given to congress in Article 2 of the Constitution. Therefore, congress doesn't limit the president's war making power, it must grant it in some manner.
2007-03-08 18:18:23 · answer #2 · answered by webned 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, if I remeber correctly its called the war powers act. Additionally, there are also limitations placed on the presidents war making powers in the constitution.
2007-03-08 18:22:51 · answer #3 · answered by evil_paul 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is to divide and is wrong.
2007-03-08 19:07:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋