Different countries do it in different ways. In the US, only Congress can do it- but the Constitution doesn't specify exactly how, so it's always been done basically like passing a law. In countries that have a monarch, like Britain or Japan (before World War II), that monarch has the sole power to declare war, but they usually consult their advisors before doing so.
Anyone can declare war on another country. That does not mean all will follow you, nor make it 'legal', if that has any meaning here. It is of course also possible to declare war on your own country, the tragic results of which are there for all to read.For a country to declaring war on another country is a different matter, it would take the ruling government to decide to go to war. There may be provisions for it within documents or simply the authority of the ruling party or person.Usually only the President, Prime Minister or Cabinet of a country can declare war
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia after the assassination of Arch-Duke Ferdinand starting WWI
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The Prime Minister has the ability to declare war on another country. The Prime Minister would consult with the Queen or King first. The Queen or King rules over the military. If his or her Majesty agrees to the declaration of war the Parliament would be consulted next. However the PM can declare war on his or her Majesty's say so.
(Austria-hungary) began to move troops but didn't declare war.
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yes they can. only congress has the power to do it. the president has no power to declare war
Declare War on another Country
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Anyone can declare war on another country. That does not mean all will follow you, nor make it 'legal', if that has any meaning here. It is of course also possible to declare war on your own country, the tragic results of which are there for all to read.For a country to declaring war on another country is a different matter, it would take the ruling government to decide to go to war. There may be provisions for it within documents or simply the authority of the ruling party or person.Usually only the President, Prime Minister or Cabinet of a country can declare war
yes! example: Do you have the power to declare a war on another country?
No army in any western country can declare war.
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia after the assassination of Arch-Duke Ferdinand starting WWI
The larger country wanted to declare war on the small, weak country.
To declare war with another country is to sever diplomatic relations and prepare to use military force to obtain your objective.
Congress is supposed to declare war. But, in recent years there have been many "Conflicts" where the US does not declare was against any country, but just sends soldiers with Congress's consent. The last time the United States declared war against Another Country was World War II.
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