The Papists - You also forgot “proper authority” in your answer on Just War. So a Declaration of War by the Congress would be necessary in order for the Commander in Chief to wage war. The President can not wage war without direct authorization from the Congress, as he does not have that power delegated to him under the Constitution.

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February 14, 2012 8:32 pm

crusadermaximus: You also forgot "proper authority" in your answer on Just War. So a Declaration of War by the Congress would be necessary in order for the Commander in Chief to wage war. The President can not wage war without direct authorization from the Congress, as he does not have that power delegated to him under the Constitution.

Fair point.

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