2007-12-09 14:43:16 · 4 answers · asked by Mary M 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
The President has absolutely no power to "make war" That act is alone given to Congress by the Constitution.
2007-12-09 14:47:50 · answer #1 · answered by Beau 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is restricted by the War Powers Resolution Act, introduced by Congress in the 70's.
but the President can still declare war as he is commander-in-chief
2007-12-09 23:44:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The power of the President to declare war is limited by the constitution.
2007-12-09 22:48:15 · answer #3 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes and it already is... that is why there is all the hoop-la about Congress giving Bush the authority to invade Iraq... he couldn't have done it without that resolution.
2007-12-13 22:23:29 · answer #4 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋