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@9LWPBBG from Tennessee answered…2hrs2H

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

The only time the president should act free of congress in regards to military activities is when the threat is on or ap…

@9LWP65N from Maine answered…2hrs2H

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Yes, but only if plans of an attack are found to be imminent within a timeframe in which traditional Congressional appro…

@9LWNLSF from Georgia answered…3hrs3H

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

In an emergency standpoint (lives at risk/protecting US citizens in emergency) yes, if making a calculated attack no

@9LWN55N from Oklahoma answered…4hrs4H

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

In emergency situations. This applies to more than just Al Qaeda, like major trafficking organizations

@9LWD6GM from Texas answered…15hrs15H

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

No, with the exception previously excepted senarios (ie.) deployment of the Marines, emergency police actions, ect.

@9LW6TYF from Montana answered…24hrs24H

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

I think it depends. I feel like if they haven't attacked on US soil than it shouldn't but if they do I think it should b…

@9LW27HR from California answered…1 day1D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

I feel as though the president should be able to authorize military force in response to threats and actions.

@9LVR5RF from Georgia answered…1 day1D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

I believe in times of crisis, the president should use the military without Congress declaring war, and in certain occas…

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@9LVMKR8 from Florida answered…2 days2D

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…2 days2D

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…2 days2D

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…2 days2D

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…2 days2D

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…2 days2D

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…2 days2D

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…2 days2D

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…2 days2D

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…3 days3D

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…3 days3D

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…3 days3D

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…3 days3D

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…3 days3D

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…3 days3D

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…3 days3D

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…3 days3D

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…

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