Which of the following is the only part of government that can declare war

a) the president

b) the military

c) Congress

d) the supreme court

The correct answer is C) Congress

Explanation:

This is true because the US Constitution, Article I, section 8, clause 1 states that the Congress shall have power, among other things, to declare War. However the Constitution also states clearly that the President is the Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States. Granted, if a sitting President wants to declare war, he would have to ask Congress to make the declaration of war and then, he can be in command of such war. Congress has declared war 11 different times against 10 countries. The last time Congress declared war, was during World War II. In modern times however, Congress has authorized use of military force abroad when it has been necessary,