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@9N9QFT9 from Washington answered…18hrs18H

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

No, all military operations need to have consensus, but not at the cost of lost time to get approvals

@9N9G767 from Massachusetts answered…1 day1D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Yes but later Congress should approve it and if it doesn't then there may be a penalty on the government

@9N92GYS from North Carolina answered…1 day1D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Yes, but only in emergencies when a quick response is needed. Such authorization should expire after 30 days without con…

@9N8JYJV from Kentucky answered…1 day1D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Current Law provides adequate balance of power: The War Powers Resolution requires the president to notify Congress w…

@9N8GMYL from Massachusetts answered…1 day1D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

The President must be able to act quickly in the case of emergencies, but anything longer term must require congressiona…

@9N6ZRYN from Oregon answered…2 days2D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

I think it is a good idea for most presidents, but sometimes for some presidents, they should not be able to.

@9N5WBYD from Oregon answered…3 days3D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Yes in extraordinary instances like after terrorist attacks, however on the whole military conflicts should require cong…

@9N552QS from Connecticut answered…3 days3D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Yes: The President, as Commander in Chief of the United States Military, does as he damn well pleases, to hell with Cong…

@9N5273P from Maryland answered…3 days3D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Congress should add approval to an extent to ensure a president is not taking action due to personal conflict and belief…

@9N4LC3Y from Washington answered…3 days3D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

No, citizens should be allowed to vote on whether or not to go to war with another country as Congress has proven time a…

@9N4HK68 from Connecticut answered…3 days3D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Since the attacks against Al-Qaeda caused many civilian casualties, I think the Supreme Court and President should be ca…

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