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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@76DJFF83yrs3Y
Yes, but only to defend ourselves
@6K36GJH4yrs4Y
Only in cases of imminent threat.
@8HPZRLB4yrs4Y
if I was to say yes it would mean we need are president to be as skilled as a general in the military.
@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.
@8W92Y774yrs4Y
Yes, but it should be determined on a case-by-case basis.
@93T7ZF33yrs3Y
Yes, but only when there is an imminent danger that puts our national security at risk
@IINXMP4yrs4Y
Yes, and abolish the War Powers Resolution of 1973, as it restricts the constitutional power of the president.
@7HJF9P45yrs5Y
Yes, Congress often moves too slow to prevent acts of terrorism.
@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
@8GM9ZT84yrs4Y
i believe a military general should be able to do what he or she needs to do to protect our country without having to get through the system
@LangworthyUS9th4yrs4Y
A drone strike or quick operation no. A war or a more prolonged action more than a few days yes congressional approval
@8LSVCGK4yrs4Y
Yes, As long as the President consults with congress first
@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
@8R6J7RT4yrs4Y
No, But congress need to approve that
@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
@8W6Z8JK4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if it is too important and could put others at risk.
@8XGJWK23yrs3Y
Yes, but only if there is not enough time to prevent an attack through congress otherwise all military activities should be put before congress
@8XH4JCD3yrs3Y
No, but they should run it by them
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