war powers

War powers are the constitutional and legal authorities that permit a government to conduct military operations, declare war, and manage armed conflicts.

In the United States, war powers are divided between Congress, which can declare war and fund military activities, and the President, who serves as commander-in-chief.

The War Powers Resolution of 1973 attempts to balance these authorities by requiring presidential notification to Congress when deploying troops.

The administration argued its war powers extended to drone strikes without congressional approval.