Zitat von
Biskra
Nun, das ist richtig. Aber in jedem Konflikt muss der Präse nach - ich glaube - spätestens 60 Tagen die Genehmigung des Kongresses einholen. Alles vorher kann er quasi im Alleingang machen, solange er dafür keine zusätzlichen Mittel braucht. Der Kosovokrieg dauerte deshalb auch nicht so lange.
Du meinst die War Power Resolution, die als Folge des Vietnamkrieges eingefuehrt wurde:
"Public Law 93-148
93rd Congress, H. J. Res. 542
November 7, 1973
Joint Resolution
Concerning the war powers of Congress and the President.
Resolved by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States
of America in Congress assembled,
SHORT TITLE
SECTION 1. This joint resolution may be cited as the "War Powers Resolution".
PURPOSE AND POLICY
SEC. 2. (a) It is the purpose of this joint resolution to fulfill the intent
of the framers of the Constitution of the United States and insure that the
collective judgement of both the Congress and the President will apply to the
introduction of United States Armed Forces into hostilities, or into
situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicate by
the circumstances, and to the continued use of such forces in hostilities or
in such situations.
[...]
Sec. 4. (a) In the absence of a declaration of war, in any case in which United States Armed Forces are introduced--
[...]
SEC. 5. [...]
(b) Within sixty calendar days after a report is submitted or is required to be submitted pursuant to section 4(a)(1), whichever is earlier, the President shall terminate any use of Untied States Armed Forces with respect to which such report was submitted (or required to be submitted), unless the Congress
(1) has declared war or has enacted a specific authorization for such use of United States Armed Forces,
(2) has extended by law such sixty-day period, or
(3) is physically unable to meet as a result of an armed attack upon the United States.
[...]"
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