What is the difference between an AUMF vs. a declaration of war?
I have done some research but it still seems murky. from what i understand a dec. of war is almost a reactive declaration. it is stating that a state of war exists... as if we have been attacked already whereas an AUMF is a proactive declaration and states that the president can use force but not necessarily that a state of war already exists.. i.e. we may or may not have already been attacked.
So if that is the case... would AUMF's be unconstitutional or constitutional? If congress passed an AUMF it is kind of like a declaration of and kind of not...
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