Wednesday: Law & Civics
Who has the power to declare war according to the U.S. Constitution?
Hint: This is outlined in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution… →
According to the U.S. Constitution, the power to declare war rests with Congress, not the President
This is outlined in Article I, Section 8, which grants Congress the authority to declare war, raise and support armies, and maintain a navy.
While the President serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the decision to formally declare war is a legislative power, emphasizing the system of checks and balances designed to prevent any single branch of government from holding too much power in matters of national defense.
