Presidential War Powers
/ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl wɔːr ˈpaʊərz/
Definitions
- (n.) The constitutional and statutory authority held by the U.S. President to direct military operations and engage in hostilities without prior congressional declaration of war.
The debate over presidential war powers intensified after the President authorized military strikes without congressional approval.
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- presidential war powers
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Commentary
The scope of presidential war powers is often contested, balancing executive agility in military matters with congressional oversight to prevent unchecked war-making.
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