Question: What are the many roles of the president?

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Question: What powers does he/she have?

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Question: Discuss the War Powers Resolution of 1973.

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Question: Who has the power to declare war?

Answer: Congress maintains the power to declare war, but the president is the commander in chief of the military. Therefore, leadership of the military is divided. According to the Constitution, Congress and the president must share power to initiate and sustain armed conflict.

Question: What power does the president possess as civilian leader of the military?

Answer: The President is the Commander in Chief as the civilian leader of the military. He has the ability to make decisions concerning military actions. He has the briefcase with codes for nuclear attack (football).