The Constitution grants Congress the sole power to declare war. Congress has declared war on 11 occasions, including its first declaration of war with Great Britain in 1812. Congress approved its last formal declaration of war during World War II.
Q. What would happen if there was no judicial branch?
Without the judicial branch of our government there would be no way to force the legislative and executive branches to uphold and abide by the US Constitution.
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- Q. What would happen if there was no judicial branch?
- Q. How is war declared in the US?
- Q. What countries has the US declared war on?
- Q. What are two enumerated powers it has over the president?
- Q. Can the president be tried in court?
- Q. What president has the lowest approval rating?
- Q. What happens if a US president resigns?
Q. How is war declared in the US?
The United States has formally declared war against foreign nations five separate times, each upon prior request by the President of the United States. The War Powers Resolution proscribes the only power of the president to wage war which is recognized by Congress.
Q. What countries has the US declared war on?
Since 1789, Congress has declared war 11 times, against 10 countries, during five separate conflicts: Great Britain (1812, War of 1812); Mexico (1846, War with Mexico); Spain (1898, Spanish-American War, also known as the War of 1898); Germany (1917, World War I); Austria-Hungary (1917, World War I); Japan (1941, World …
Q. What are two enumerated powers it has over the president?
The list of enumerated powers includes the following: “The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States;” “ …
Q. Can the president be tried in court?
Opinion. In a 5-4 decision, the Court ruled that the President is entitled to absolute immunity from legal liability for civil damages based on his official acts. The Court, however, emphasized that the President is not immune from criminal charges stemming from his official or unofficial acts while he is in office.
Q. What president has the lowest approval rating?
Historical Gallup Polling comparison
| Order | President | Lowest approval |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Trump | 34 (2021-01-15) |
| 44 | Obama | 40 (2014-09-05) |
| 43 | G. W. Bush | 25 (2008-10-05, 2008-10-12, 2008-11-02) |
| 42 | Clinton | 37 (1993-06-06) |
Q. What happens if a US president resigns?
The 25th Amendment, Section 1, clarifies Article II, Section 1, Clause 6, by stating unequivocally that the vice president is the direct successor of the president, and becomes president if the incumbent dies, resigns or is removed from office.
