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.
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@93W7FD72yrs2Y
Yes, with limitations and requirements.
@93VMLW32yrs2Y
No, incorporate a better communication system. No one should have that much power.
@93T7ZF32yrs2Y
Yes, but only when there is an imminent danger that puts our national security at risk
@93Q28782yrs2Y
Only if there's an imminent threat or if congress is dragging its feet.
@93Q28782yrs2Y
In times or imminent threat of terrorism the President or congress should be able to act without the other groups support if they have solid evidence.
@76DJFF82yrs2Y
Yes, but only to defend ourselves
@92YHQCV2yrs2Y
No, because even though we must use whatever ("LEGAL") means necessary to prevent another terrorist attack, Congress should approve all military conflicts.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, with support from his generals.
@9334YP32yrs2Y
Authorize, yes; order, no.
@92ZT2NT2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if they are actually a huge threat and are planning a terrorist attack.
@92Z282Q2yrs2Y
Congress already has the authority to regulate military force via war powers. The President should have the authority over our military to push for immediate action but only in defensive or retaliatory action, but the president shouldn't be allowed to simply start wars due to their own impulsive ideas.
@92YT8JT2yrs2Y
Yes, but there should be an educated group of individuals that can offer guidance
@6Y9S3782yrs2Y
No, and seek peaceful diplomacy instead of military force
@92XHZPP2yrs2Y
yes, but only for small group actions
@92VBNCB2yrs2Y
Only when faced with a clear and present danger and time does not reasonably allow for approval.
@92T25YF2yrs2Y
Yes, only when we need to make an urgent and quick decision before we might possibly suffer an attack.
@92T3WM62yrs2Y
Yes, but only if you can prove it
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, but with support from the generals.
@92NVQ272yrs2Y
No, the President should not be able to authorize military force against AL-Qaeda without Congressional approval because they can't declare war/attack without consideration by the Congress which would make the President has more power than the Legislature branch.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, but only with support from his generals.
@92MDVFR2yrs2Y
This question is too vague.
@92H7XVT2yrs2Y
In accordance with existing authority for short-term conflicts. No more Vietnam/Iraq/Afghanistan style conflicts that extend years and decades without congressional oversight.
@8ZSR5NL2yrs2Y
No, except in extreme circumstances where the U.S.'s national security is at risk. Also, congress must review all possible outcomes of his decision or plan.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, but only with support from the generals.
@929DQCT2yrs2Y
I say it doesn't really matter but I guess you can say the president can do so.
@9299BY52yrs2Y
Yes, but only in dire or extreme cases that need immediate response.
@92992MJ2yrs2Y
that's if only the president is allowed his 48 hours of war time for an a attack
@926DM4T2yrs2Y
No, I think it's important for everyone to know and to make sure the President is being rational as long as Congress moves quickly.
@st606450782yrs2Y
No, the United States government uses terrorism as n excuse to push for Imperialism.
@8YWHYGD2yrs2Y
No, terrorism is just an excuse for America to push Imperialistic agendas.
@9253M4Z2yrs2Y
if there is a good enough reason to engage in conflict then to begin the conflict sooner is to also end the conflict sooner.
@8ZGR76X2yrs2Y
the war power act in 1973 allows the president of the u.s deploy the marine core without congress approval
@8ZHKV742yrs2Y
I think the president should only do it in a state of emergency like invasion forces detected going striate for the us or nukes or other type of missiles heads towards the us.
@8ZD52JZ2yrs2Y
The President should have the authority to act as needed in the present time ,but will have is actions reviewed accordingly by the respective authorities
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, but only when intelligence confirms that an imminent terrorist attack requires an emergency response
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, but only when intelligence confirms that an imminent terrorist attack requires an urgent emergency response
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, but only when intelligence confirms that an imminent terrorist attack requires an urgent emergency response.
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, but such authorization should only be utilized when intelligence confirms that an imminent terrorist attack requires an emergency response.
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, but such authorization should only be utilized when intelligence confirms that an imminent terrorist attack requires an immediate emergency response.
@ThomasJJ992yrs2Y
Yes, but with support by his generals.