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According to the us constitution who or what has the power to “declare war”

A. The armed forces chief of staff
B.congress
C.the Supreme Court
D.the president

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Answer:

B. Congress

Step-by-step explanation:

"The Congress shall have Power . . . To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules conquering Captures on Land and Water"

—U.S. Constitution, Article I, section 8, clause 1

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Answer:

The Correct Answer is B

Congress

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Congress has the power to declare war with any other nation in the world.
  • The President can take decisions on frequent attacks or emergency situations but can not declare war without the consent and agreeing of the Congress for war.
  • The Congress of the United States shall have the powers to raise and support armies. and make rules and regulations for the land and naval forces.

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