Answer to Question #104233 in Political Science for Makia

Question

the framers changed their mind about granting congress the power to “make war” (instead granting congress the power to “declare war”) for what reason?

Answer 1

The framers changed their mind about granting congress the power to “make war” (instead granting congress the power to “declare war”) because citizens had questioned the extent to which the president could deploy the United States armed forces to attack intruders abroad without Congressional approval. Consequently, Congres enforced the War Powers Resolution after the Vietman War to address that concern. Additionally, the resolution provided a set of procedures for the Congress and the president to follow in case the deployment of the U.S. forces overseas could demand their involvement in armed fights.