Williams, Charles F.,

War Powers: A New Chapter in a Continuing Debate. Charles F. Williams. - Social Education, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 31, Global Issues, 1522-3221; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: War Powers: A New Chapter in a Continuing Debate, April 2003; pp. 128-133.

"Because the Constitution gives Congress--and not the president--the power 'to declare war,' public debate arises every time the president leads the nation into war without bothering to seek such a declaration." (SOCIAL EDUCATION) This article debates which powers have the authority to declare war and examines how past conflicts were handled under the War Powers Act.

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United States Constitution
United States Congress


War Powers Act (1973)


Political questions and judicial power
Politics and war
Power (Social sciences)
Presidents
Separation of powers
War and emergency powers

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