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Yes. Congress authorizes war.

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Not unless it's full-on war.

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Yes. Congress authorizes war.

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Fred
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Fred

The Constitution vests the power in the legislative branch to ensure decisions on war are made democratically, rather than by a single person.

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Max
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The War Powers Resolution of 1973 (50 U.S.C. 1541–1548)

Not unless it's full-on war.

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Larry Ewart
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Larry Ewart

I agree with Max comments.

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Max
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Max

It would take congress years to make a decision, and the amount of pork required would be phenomenal. Congress is dysfunctional.

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Max
Max

Most congressmen are millionaires, but our nation is nearly $40 Trillion in debt.

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Max

Congress can't even pass a budget to fund the government.

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