After the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks the U.S. Congress passed the Authorization for Use of Military Force. The resolution authorizes the president to undertake war against al-Qaeda and its affiliates without Congressional approval. Since 2001 the law has been used to approve military conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. Proponents argue that the law is necessary to give the President the powers to act quickly in order to prevent another terrorist attack on the U.S. Opponents argue that all U.S. military conflicts should have Congressional approval and this act has been used in military conflicts that have nothing to do with al-Qaeda.
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@4Y7KR3B4yrs4Y
Only during a immenent threat.
@76DJFF83yrs3Y
Yes, but only to defend ourselves
@8R2RMP34yrs4Y
Yes, but the President must inform Congress and all cabinet members prior to authorization.
@8R2RMP34yrs4Y
Yes, but require the President to notify Congress prior to military authorization.
@8R2RMP34yrs4Y
Yes, but Congressional approval should be required to maintain military presence.
@92MDVFR3yrs3Y
This question is too vague.
@8S6KQGY4yrs4Y
Depending on the situation, yes, but must have enough evidence before doing so.
@8CNT65N5yrs5Y
In an emergency situation, like a terrorist attack, then yes.
@8CY5LN55yrs5Y
Yes, if there is an immediate threat to the nation, otherwise no.
@IINXMP4yrs4Y
Yes, and abolish the War Powers Resolution of 1973, as it restricts the constitutional power of the president.
@85Q8YH74yrs4Y
Yes, but only if the country is in immediate danger. Ideally actions meeting specific criteria have been approved by the congress in advance.
@8D5J4RR4yrs4Y
As long as it is a strike and not a full blown war
@8DD8D7K5yrs5Y
this should only be true if they caused a major conflict
@8GFG7X64yrs4Y
Depending on what happens, only in some cases he should be able to
@LangworthyUS9th4yrs4Y
A drone strike or quick operation no. A war or a more prolonged action more than a few days yes congressional approval
@8P4J7994yrs4Y
I depends on how severe the situation is
@8PRKY7Q4yrs4Y
Yes, we might need to take action right away and if it has to go through congress then we might as well surrender.
@8QY38MD4yrs4Y
Yes, if there is an emergency
@8R6BDQ64yrs4Y
Yes, but the President will require Congressional approval for moving troops into new countries.
@8RTZ4PJ4yrs4Y
If the situation needs a immediate response to action its should be allowed.
@8RXJ4YR4yrs4Y
Depends on the severity of the treat.
@8SKY6C64yrs4Y
Yes, but only for 90 days as provided for in the Authorized Use of Military Force Act.
@8TZLW6G4yrs4Y
If it's absolutely necessary depending on a certain situation. However the president should still have to have their decision go through congress in a less restricted way.
@8VQLL7R4yrs4Y
Yes, only if the situation is a dire one.
@8W76R494yrs4Y
Depends on whose president
@8Z4TXWG3yrs3Y
The president should have to have congress made aware of any plans before they become a reality and are announced to the public but be able to pass them if congress doesn't respond in a certain time frame.
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