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Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?

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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Yes, we must use whatever means necessary to prevent another terrorist attack
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No, Congress should approve all military conflicts

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 @9GK257P from North Carolina  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but only in emergencies when an instant response is needed. Such operations shouldn’t last beyond 30 days without congressional authorization

 @9JZH4LX from Michigan  answered…10mos10MO

Yes, and in theory, as the most powerful person in the nation, the President can do whatever they want without anybody else’s approval

 @95SKRY9 from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes and gangs too

 @9FC9JN6 from Illinois  answered…1yr1Y

Yes and no, congress should have a say in some conflicts, only in the extreme should the president beable to authorize without congressional approval.

 @9RXP9KX from Michigan  answered…4mos4MO

Yes, Congress can vote to influence the president’s decision, but should not ultimately make it for them

 @9D8GBQR from Texas  answered…1yr1Y

Yes and drug and slave traffickers

 @949FBJ5 from Arkansas  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but with reasonable cause

 @9DC3244 from Utah  answered…1yr1Y

The president has control over the military but should be watched over by congress so that president cannot become power hungry

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