Question
Constitutionally, who in the Federal government has the power to issue a declaration of war?
A) Congress
B) President
C) Supreme Court
A) Congress
B) President
C) Supreme Court
Answers
GPT-4o mini
A) Congress
The U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power to declare war. Specifically, Article I, Section 8 states that Congress has the authority "to declare war." The President, as the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, can direct military operations but must seek Congressional approval for a formal declaration of war.
The U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power to declare war. Specifically, Article I, Section 8 states that Congress has the authority "to declare war." The President, as the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, can direct military operations but must seek Congressional approval for a formal declaration of war.