Na April 2017, President Trump informed Congress of his plans to launch 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles,
bargeting the air base from which Syrian President bashar Assad launched a chemical weapons attack
against his own people, killing more than 80 men, women, and children.
According to a CBS News Report, Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, insisted that if the U.S. increased the use
of military force in Syria, we should follow the Constitution and seek the proper authorization from
Congress: Kentucky lawmakers Thomas Massie and Rand Paul, both Republicans, agreed."
Develop an argument that explains whether or not the president has the power to order an airstrike
without congressional approval.
in your essay:
Articulate a claim or thesis that responds to the prompt, and use a line of reasoning to defend it.
Use at least TWO pieces of relevant and accurate evidence to support your claim.
At least ONE piece of evidence must be from one of the listed foundational documents:
Constitution of the United States
Federalist No. 70
Federalist No. 51
Use a second piece of evidence from another foundational document from the list or from your
study of Congress.
Use reasoning to explain why the evidence you provided supports your claim or thesis.
Use refutation, concession, or rebuttal to respond to an opposing or alternative perspective.