what wasw the primary constitutional conflict between congress and the president over the decision to go to wa

Answer 1

War Powers act i think

Answer 2

The constitution expressly gives the power to declare war to the Congress, and not the President. But the War Powers Act, was created to allow a President to react in a time of crisis, without the delay of seeking congressional sanction.

What has grown out of the decision on Pres. Bush's part to invade Iraq, is whether the declaration was obtained under false pretenses. And whether the President had deliberately misled the Congress on his intended actions when he was asking Congress for the declaration.

Many in this country are still wondering what the rush was to go into Iraq. Why we did not finish the job in Afghanistan, where we had Osama bin Laden and many of his lieutenants cornered? Why we let the man responsible for the 911 attacks go free, and went after a despot of our own making, who had nothing to do with 911? Remember, Saddam was our man, who we backed to the hilt, until he got out of control and turned on us.

Answer 3

If you are referring to the offensive military operations against Iraq, there was no conflict. The Congress passed Public Law #107-243 in 2002. Operations did not begin until March 19, 2003. In addition, many of the reasons for authorizing military actions had been previously listed in Public Law #105-338 (Iraq Liberation Act) which was signed into law on October 31, 1998. I have listed web links to both laws in the source box below.

Answer 4

Congress never did declare this a war in Iraq!