Declarations of War and Authorizations for the Use of Military Force Historical Background and Legal Implications

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

International law.

Separation of powers.

War.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2006

Summary:

Provides historical background on enactment of declarations of war and authorizations for the use of force, and analyzes their legal effects under international and domestic law. Includes a listing and summary of statutes triggered by a declaration of war, a declaration of national emergency, and/or the existence of a state of war. Summarizes Congressional procedures applicable to enactment of a declaration of war or authorization for use of force and to measures under the War Powers Resolution

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Declarations of War and Authorizations for the Use of Military Force

Publisher Number:

CRS-2006-AML-0301

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Restricted for use by site license