What power does Congress have over war?

It can declare war.

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  1. It can only end wars
  2. It can declare war ✔
  3. It can only fund wars

Why: Declaring war is one of Congress's enumerated powers under Article I, Section 8.

Huh, didn't know that: Declaring war is one of Congress's enumerated powers under Article I, Section 8.

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Congress can declare, not just declare a snack break.
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Answer: It can declare war. Declaring war is one of Congress's enumerated powers under Article I, Section 8.

  1. Federal government of the United States en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_government_of_the_United_States
    declare war, raise and support armies
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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