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Record 1 1992-06-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Relations
DEF

The authority expressly granted by the Constitution implied from it or inherent in the duty of protecting the nation from its enemies.

CONT

War powers resolution limits the president's ability to commit troops to combat. The president can use troops ... when congress has declared war, when congress has given him specific authority to do so, or when an attack on the United States or its military creates a national crisis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Relations internationales
DEF

Pouvoirs au temps de guerre; pouvoirs exceptionnellement conférés au président des États-Unis pendant la durée d'un conflit.

Spanish

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