If you’re wondering if the United States might go to war over what’s going on in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, there are some rules you should know about.
There are some technicalities. The consequences of war are devastating for everyone involved, so in many countries, there are a number of checks and balances before a nation makes the choice to go into battle. But who has the authority to declare war in the United States? This is a little more complicated than you may think, so here’s a little overview on the responsibilities the president and Congress both have when it comes to declaring war. In politics, conflict is inevitable. But while there are plenty of peaceful resolutions to de-escalate heated circumstances (negotiations, diplomacy, reparations) war is, unfortunately, sometimes unavoidable. Most recently, there’s been heated debate all over the country about whether or not the United States should assist Ukraine in its fight against Russia amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine — but things are a lot more complicated than just taking up arms and gathering at the Ukrainian border. For one thing, not just anyone can declare war in the United States. According to Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 of the Constitution, “[The Congress shall have Power.
