Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) spoke about James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and the Founders' interpretation of War Powers.
Description
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) spoke about Congress' war powers since America's founding through the present day with the Cato Institute.
Bell Ringer Assignment
CLIP 1: According to Senator Chris Murphy, to what point did James Madison "concede" to in the letter exchange with Alexander Hamilton? What did Madison caution against?
CLIP 1: Based on the clip, which branch did Madison say should "reserve" the power to interfere in the world? How did Madison describe the Office of the Presidency?
CLIP 1: What did Madison say about those who "conduct the war?"
CLIP 2: What does Murphy say about national security powers in the early United States? What examples does he provide?
CLIP 2: What "shift" does Murphy say has occurred into modern times? What statistics does he provide?
CLIP 3: According to Murphy, what methods have presidents used to "escape from Madison's requirement that war be declared by the people's branch of government?"
CLIP 3: How does Murphy say presidents "cement alliances" today?