Perhaps the Most Significant Constitutional Powers of the President Are

question 45

Essay

Perhaps the most significant constitutional powers of the president are those concerning waging war. Explore the president's war powers. What are they? How have different presidents exercised those powers? What are the war powers of Congress? How has Congress attempted to limit the president's unilateral use of war powers? How did George W. Bush use his war powers to conduct the war on terrorism?

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Definitions:

Upper Body Discomfort

A general term that refers to any form of pain or unease located in the torso or arms of the body.

Cold Sweat

A perspiration that occurs without physical heat or exertion, often as a result of fear, stress, or medical condition.

Nausea

A stomach distress with the urge to vomit, often a precursor to vomiting.

Diastolic Pressure

The smaller figure in a blood pressure measurement, indicating the arterial pressure during the heart's relaxation phase between contractions.