The US Constitution grants Congress, not the President, the power to declare war and ratify peace treaties. Yet for decades, these responsibilities have eroded, replaced by authorizations, armistices, and ceasefires. This shift distorts the separation of powers, reduces accountability, and undermines diplomacy. Reasserting congressional authority and restoring formal declarations and treaties can strengthen American democracy and secure lasting peace. Watch a new Policy Stories with Hoover Insti
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