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@9LVMKR8 from Florida answered…2hrs2H

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

No, but the only circumstances is if a terrorist attach the president needs to take immediate action.

@9LV96Y8 from Oregon answered…12hrs12H

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

They should be able to authorize some military force, but full-scale military force should require congressional approva…

@9LTX9JL from Illinois answered…21hrs21H

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Only to thwart imminent plans to cause harm and injury to Americans or American allies. Akin to proper use of self-defen…

@9LTX3PF from Florida answered…21hrs21H

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

put it to a nationwide vote and whoever votes yes is automatically drafted to fight in the war they voted on getting inv…

@9LTT564 from Texas answered…22hrs22H

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Unless Emergency Powers have been enacted, and or that the risk, after a comprehensive investigation and analysis, is to…

@9LTQZZP from Georgia answered…23hrs23H

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Yes, If the president is 100% sure that they need to act immediately but if not, then Congress should approve any milita…

@9LTPCV5 from Arizona answered…24hrs24H

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

President should get approval from Congress until there is a clear and present threat to the country

@9LTLDK2 from Virginia answered…1 day1D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

The ability to move the the Marines is very important ability of the president but he should be checked before sending t…

@9LTL8JZ from Minnesota answered…1 day1D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

They should be aware of the situation and there are things they can disagree with but if it is necessary and prevents te…

@9LTL2FZ from Texas answered…1 day1D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

If the president gets angered easily that would be a big problem, it's best if congress approves all military conflicts.

@9LTKXQJ from North Carolina answered…1 day1D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

No, the president should not have absolute authority in any way. Checks and balances must be guaranteed.

@9LTJZK2 from Texas answered…1 day1D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Yes, if time is an important factor and waiting too long could cause a drastic outcome. If time is not of the essence, t…

@9LTHW8N from Virginia answered…1 day1D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

It keeps the military in check, but also prevents it from acting when it should, so it should be allowed to act for a li…

@9LTG9RW from Kentucky answered…1 day1D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

The president may lack military knowledge, should go through some sort of process with military advisors.

@9LTG63N from Kansas answered…1 day1D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

No. The opinion of Congress should be given in alongside the choices of the President, especially in a matter such as ta…

@9LTBXBJ from Michigan answered…1 day1D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Clearly, when Intelligence deems it necessary to prevent an attack , then the President should report to congress

@9LT98KWfrom Guam answered…1 day1D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

I need to know more. I do not think it is wise for the President to have this amount of control, yet im unsure of how an…

@9LT2D67 from Utah answered…1 day1D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

I think MOST of the time it should be cleared with the congress, however in times of emergency it should be a quick made…

@9LT24KY from Colorado answered…1 day1D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Depending on the situation, the president should let Congress know whats the plan but worse case scenario yes the presid…

@9LSYBW3 from Pennsylvania answered…2 days2D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Only in emergency situations for immediate response, allowing action prior to Congress taking a vote of action.

@9LSXPQH from New Jersey answered…2 days2D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

I believe that unless Al-Qaeda does something, that's when the President should be allowed to authorize military force.

@9LSWLGP from Oklahoma answered…2 days2D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

yes, but depends on what is needed. If only a drone search, then no, but if a full-on attack then yes.

@9LSRFC2 from California answered…2 days2D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Yes, but only for a limited amount of time before Congress can vote to continue funding it or pull out.

@9LSQTRG from Texas answered…2 days2D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

president should be able to authorize military force agaisnt al qaeda without or without congressional approval DEPENDIN…

@9LSJR3H from California answered…2 days2D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

I agree and disagree, if there is a matter of urgency then the president should decide. But if the issue isn't immediate…

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