The Framers seemed to think that the president would have the decision-making power in a defensive war and that Congress would have the decision-making power in an offensive war.

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The U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power to declare war, reflecting the Framers' intention for Congress to have the authority in initiating offensive military actions. However, it also allows the President, as Commander in Chief, to respond to immediate threats and take defensive actions without prior congressional approval, indicating a division of war powers based on the nature of the conflict.

The Framers Seemed to Think That the President Would Have