How can a President send troops into combat without congressional approval?
by signing treaties with other countries
as commander in chief of the armed forces
by executive agreement
as head of the Supreme Court
1 answer
By invoking their powers as commander in chief of the armed forces, a President can deploy troops into combat without congressional approval. This power is derived from the Constitution, which grants the President the authority to act as the head of the military and make decisions regarding the use of military force.