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@ISIDEWITHQuestionsNational security7yrs ago

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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 @93C99CXanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but misuse should be cause for impeachment

 @8PW9TK5answered…3yrs3Y

No, these type of foreign wars shouldn't happen

 @8C6LGS2Labouranswered…4yrs4Y

It depends on how serious the situation has become.

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Should the precedent of a past event determine how future conflicts are approached in terms of authorization?

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What concerns might you have if the definition of 'affiliated groups' to a known enemy became too broad?

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How might unchecked military decisions affect the lives of civilians in the targeted regions?

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Imagine if your actions had global consequences; would you prefer to make decisions alone or seek counsel?

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In what ways could the power to authorize military force without oversight impact global perception of your country?

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How do you think decisions about going to war should be balanced between urgency and democratic process?

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Can quick response to emerging threats justify bypassing a system of checks and balances?

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What are the dangers in giving one person the power to decide when a nation goes to war?

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How would you feel if a loved one was sent to a military conflict without your country's legislative body's approval?