The Constitution and Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter

Glennon, Michael

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The Constitution and Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter

Michael J. Glennon

Tufts University - The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy

March 21, 1991

American Journal of International Law, Vol. 85, No. 74, 1991

Abstract:
A resolution of the UN Security Council authorizing the use of force cannot substitute for congressional approval under the United States Constitution or the War Powers Resolution.

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Keywords: Declaration of war, Security Council, faithful execution, delegation, Congress, President

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Date posted: March 26, 2011

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Glennon, Michael J., The Constitution and Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter (March 21, 1991). American Journal of International Law, Vol. 85, No. 74, 1991. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1791624

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Medford, MA 02155
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