After the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks the U.S. Congress passed the Authorization for Use of Military Force. The resolution authorizes the president to undertake war against al-Qaeda and its affiliates without Congressional approval. Since 2001 the law has been used to approve military conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. Proponents argue that the law is necessary to give the President the powers to act quickly in order to prevent another terrorist attack on the U.S. Opponents argue that all U.S. military conflicts should have Congressional approval and this act has been used in military conflicts that have nothing to do with al-Qaeda.
35% Yes |
65% No |
31% Yes |
58% No |
4% Yes, we must use whatever means necessary to prevent another terrorist attack |
7% No, Congress should approve all military conflicts |
See how support for each position on “Military Congressional Approval” has changed over time for 3.9m America voters.
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See how importance of “Military Congressional Approval” has changed over time for 3.9m America voters.
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Yes, and in theory, as the most powerful person in the nation, the President can do whatever they want without anybody else’s approval
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Yes, but only in emergencies when an instant response is needed. Such operations shouldn’t last beyond 30 days without congressional authorization
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Yes and drug and slave traffickers
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I don't even know what that is.
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