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Who has the power to declare war?

Retry Correct Incorrect As per Article I, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitution, only Congress can decide whether to declare war, raise and support armies, and provide for defence. The President is Commander in Chief of the military, but does not hold the sole power to declare war.

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Who has the power to declare war?

• President
• Senate
• Congress
• Supreme Court