Why doesn't Congress declare war on Isis?
ISIS isn't a state so I'm not sure anyone can technically declare war on them. I think you can only declare war on another country. POTUS may be able to wage military actions without declaring war on terrorist organizations. That said the POTUS should definitely get congress to go along with him rather than doing it unilaterally. Unless congress is unwilling to do what's necessary to protect the US and/or our interests abroad. Duke
What is a major reason Congress has not declared war against terrorism?
None of these choices is true? there is no Taliban nation? Congress did not have the votes for a declaration of war? the United Nations opposed it? NATO opposed it?
Does President Obama have an authority to declare war against ISIS without congressional approval?
Sort of... it's a little complicated. Start with the wikipedia article on the War Powers Resolution.The War Powers Resolution requires the President to notify Congress within 48 hours of committing armed forces to military action and forbids armed forces from remaining for more than 60 days, with a further 30 day withdrawal period, without an authorization of the use of military force or a declaration of war.An Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) is not formally in place yet, but Congressional leadership from both parties have made public statements of support.Levin predicts vote to authorize ISIS fight in lame-duck sessionIn the lead-up to the November 2014 U.S. Midterm Elections, no sitting candidate wants to record a war authorization vote that might be used against them by challengers. Many Congresspeople talk tough, but are unwilling to vote tough.
Under article III, section 3 of the constitution, furnishing arms to an enemy during time of war is Treason?
yes
What should US President do when US Congress decided to go war with ISIS?
What should US President do when US Congress decided to go war with ISIS?The Constitution grants Congress the sole power to declare war. Congress has declared war on 11 occasions, including its first declaration of war with Great Britain in 1812. Congress approved its last formal declaration of war during World War II. Since that time it has agreed to resolutions authorizing the use of military force and continues to shape U.S. military policy through appropriations and oversight. However, Since IS or Daesh is not a Country, Calephate or Nation, but a loose group of Islamic extremists or revolutionaries who have no legal standing, land or recognized government, The Congress would have a tough time declaring "war" on this non-state actor. It would be as nebulous as the "war on drugs, poverty, terrorism etc". They would just "agree to resolutions authorizing the use of military force and continues to shape U.S. military policy through appropriations and oversight".Anyway, constitutionally, Congress declares war, pays for it and the President's job is to win it.Ref: senate.gov