The Congress has the sole power to “declare” war, but does that leave the president the sole power to “make” war? Or is there a real difference between the two?

The United States Constitution is clear about which branch of government has the power to declare war. In Article I, Section 8, the Constitution states that “Congress shall have the power… To declare war.” But that simple statement has left room for interpretation, and centuries of American presidents have claimed the right to launch military attacks without congressional approval.

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