Are we officially at war in Iraq, did Congess declare war.?

Question

I'm an idiot, and this sounds like a dumb question, but I don't know.

Answer 1

Congress authorized military action in Iraq, so yes.
The Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war, but does not prescribe a specific word formula for doing so. If Congress authorizes military action, it is authorized.
Some people disagree, saying that war is not declared unless Congress says "We hereby declare war against XYZ."
But the Constitution doesn't say it has to be done that way.

Answer 2

Congress never passed an official Declaration of War against Iraq. That makes this war "illegal" and if we win it won't count.
Exactly like Congress never passed an official Declaration of War against the Confederate States of America in 1861. That war was "illegal" and winning it means nothing. That is why we still have slavery in America, and the southern states are an independent nation.

Answer 3

Congress authorized(voted) for military action(war) to stop the WMD's