Posted on 08/19/2002 10:28:45 PM PDT by JohnHuang2
Edited on 07/12/2004 3:38:58 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
Detractors of President Bush's contemplated war against Iraq insist a congressional declaration of war is necessary for its constitutionality. Since time for congressional deliberation before military action is feasible, the excuse for unilateral authority where time is of the essence is unavailing.
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"Practice and evolution?" I do not believe the Constitution mentions either "practice" or "evolution" as a means of amending the supreme law of the land. If I recall correctly, the specific approval of three-quarters of the States is required. And I suspect "the result seems untroublesome" only to those who prefer a ruling elite to the rule of law...
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