Ultimate power

The “common defence and welfare” clause of the United States Constitution confers general military power on Congress, which means it has the power to provide for common defence and to declare war.

Ultimate power
Tue, 03 Sep, 2002 - 01:00

Military powers always need broad approval. The Irish Constitution is no exception to this principal.

Maurice Fitzgerald,

Shanbally,

Ringaskiddy,

Co Cork.

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