Which of the following has the power to declare war? (1 point)

Question

• only the House of Representatives
•only the Senate
• both the House of Representatives and the Senate
• the president

Answer 1

The correct answer is: both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

In the United States, the power to declare war is vested in Congress, which includes both chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate. The president can direct military actions as Commander-in-Chief, but a formal declaration of war must come from Congress.