The constitutional framework arranged by the framers speaks with crystal clarity regarding the war powers. The authority to initiate war rests solely with Congress, except for one narrow area, the defensive authority to repel sudden attacks which is granted to the Commander in Chief.
Discussing war powers and the role of Congress in relation to military action.
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