Find and read the Constitution of the United States, specifically the articles dealing with war powers. After reading the Articles of the Constitution that pertain to war powers, do you feel the executive branch should have as much power as it seems to have regarding war decisions? Do you feel the Supreme Court has taken an active enough roll in the war power debate? Justify your reasons.

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I feel the president should have the war powers bestowed by the constitution since there are greater conflicts to fight against than when the constitution was founded. Complex warfare against groups such as al-Qaeda and its off-attacks has increased the need to have such powers to maintain a safe and prosperous country and world.  The constitution’s vision was the president to get power to initiate war but has evolved…