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By what vote does Congress declare the existence of a state of war?
- Majority of both Houses voting jointly
- Three-fourths of all Members of Congress
- Two-thirds of both Houses in joint session, voting separately
- Two-thirds of the Senate only
Answer
C. Two-thirds of both Houses in joint session, voting separately
Solution
Art. VI, Sec. 23(1): Congress, by a vote of two-thirds of both Houses in joint session assembled, voting separately, has the sole power to declare the existence of a state of war.
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