Who has the sole power to declare a state of war?
Who has the sole power to declare a state of war? Congress has the sole power to declare the existence of a state of war. This requires a vote of two-thirds of both Houses in a joint session, voting separately. This high threshold ensures that such a serious declaration has broad legislative support. This authority is found in Article VI, Section 23 1 1987 Philippine Constitution. “SECTION 23. (1) The Congress, by a vote of two-thirds of both Houses in joint session assembled, voting separately, shall have the sole power to declare the existence of a state of war.” 01-Feb-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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