Who makes the decision to go to war?

Answer 1

No. The congress has to vote to declare war. That's why everything from Vietnam to Iraq is'NT technically a war. But really it is. It's just the president's way of getting around the constitution and many believe that it is illegal.

Answer 2

As Commander in Chief of the U. S. Armed Forces, every then sitting President has been an active part of every U. S. war since 1812. However, the power to declare war is reserved to Congress.

Answer 3

Only Congress is authorized to declare war in the United States. The president cannot declare war without the approval of Congress, but instead signs the official declaration of war document.

Under the War Powers Resolution, the president of the United States may commit armed forces to a task without an official declaration of war. However, these forces may not remain in action longer than 60 days (with a 30-day grace period allocated for the withdrawal of troops) without the consultation of Congress and a declaration of war.

Answer 4

No. The president, in fact, has very little say when it comes to going to war. Congress has the complete and final say when it comes to war decisions.

Answer 5

The President can deploy soldiers anywhere in the world at any time. But after 30 days Congress can cut funding to the war effort. Only Congress can declare War

Answer 6

No. The political power is separated therefore congress must approve of sending the army anywhere before they are sent.

Answer 7

The president can not declare war

Answer 8

President