3 War Powers Myths That Totally Misrepresent the Constitution

“Until war is Constitutionally declared, the nation and all its members must observe and preserve peace.” That was John Jay, the first Chief Justice of the United States. But today, few people even understand what this means - or how Founders like Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Madison put it into practice. In this episode, we’re shattering three of the biggest modern myths about war powers and the Constitution. What did the Founders actually say? How did they act when faced with war? The answers might surprise you. The post 3 War Powers Myths That Totally Misrepresent the Constitution appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.