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 @9MHQPBH from Mississippi answered…3hrs3H

The President should have to convene the Joint Chiefs of Staff for decisions requiring swift action/higher clearance and…

 @9MHJBZS from Arizona answered…10hrs10H

Yes and no, in emergencies we should be able to do what we need to do but in none emergencies, it should go through cong…

 @9MHDH7Q answered…12hrs12H

I think that it's really situational, like force might be needed but congress should at the very least be AWARE.

 @9MHC7NY from Texas answered…13hrs13H

Depends on what the circumstances, if they attack US troops or any other allies and or their troops no, otherwise yes

 @9MH9HFM from Iowa answered…14hrs14H

in some cases this would be useful, but having this much power can lead to the abuse of it and unnecessary

 @9MH983M from Nevada answered…14hrs14H

the only instance where the president can use military force against Al-Qaeda is when a direct attack happens.

 @9MH83WT from Pennsylvania answered…15hrs15H

If absolutely needed then yes but there are more terrorist groups out there other than Al-Qaeda so focus on them too

 @9MH5JNW from North Dakota answered…17hrs17H

I think the president should be able to authorize attacks but must consult with congress before any action is taken.

 @9MH55ZR from Illinois answered…17hrs17H

yes they should unless in case of emergency such as severe threat to the nation then no they shouldnt

 @9MGY83T from New Jersey answered…24hrs24H

If we were attacked yes. If a conflict is erupting or on going and we are backing up our allys yes we should have congre…