The War Powers are derived from the Constitution, but, when once set in motion, are without any restraint from the Constitution; so that what is done in pursuance of them is at the same time under the Constitution and outside the Constitution.
Sumner explains the dual nature of War Powers as both constitutional and unrestricted once activated.
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