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Question 16 • CMS 2026-2027 Founding Principles of the US and NC: Civic Literacy CREDIT RECOVERY

If a security threat is deemed drastic enough to declare war, which of these is able to make that declaration?

Answer
A
Senate
B
president
C
House of Representatives
D
Congress

Explanation

The Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war. Congress is made up of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, so neither chamber alone declares war. The correct choice is Congress.

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