The President as Commander in Chief

Question 1

Why did the Cold War lead to “undeclared” wars by the U.S.?

Answer 1

Due to the introduction of atomic bombs
-Cold War basically communism vs capitalism

Question 2

The AUMF: What is it? How did it expand the president’s power?

Answer 2

AUMF: Authority to Use Military Force

expands powers: it grants the president to use the military in anyplace of the world without congress approval