Who is responsible for carrying out a war?

Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 of the U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power to declare war. The President, meanwhile, derives the power to direct the military after a Congressional declaration of war from Article II, Section 2, which names the President Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces.

What cabinet is in charge of carrying out a war?

United States Secretary of War
Style	Mr. Secretary
Member of	Cabinet
Reports to	President of the United States
Seat	Washington, D.C.

When the president appoints someone to a job he she must be approved by the?

After the president appoints a cabinet member he/she must be approved by the Senate.

What cabinet position is headed by the attorney general?

ATTORNEY GENERAL: This person is the President’s main legal advisor in matters pertaining to the country. He/she sees that the laws are enforced and that the people receive justice. This person may appoint special investigation teams. He/she runs the Justice Department.

Can a president declare war?

Only Congress can declare war and appropriate military funding, yet the president is commander in chief of the armed forces.

What is the Secretary of War called today?

The Secretary of War was replaced by the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Air Force, non-Cabinet positions under the Secretary of Defense.

What term is used to describe those individuals who assist the President in carrying out the responsibilities of the executive branch?

The President gets help from the Vice President, department heads (called Cabinet members), and heads of independent agencies. Here are some of the things those people do: The President leads the country and commands the military.

What happens when war is declared?

A declaration of war is a formal act by which one state announces existing or impending war activity against another. The declaration is a performative speech act (or the signing of a document) by an authorized party of a national government, in order to create a state of war between two or more states.

Who is in charge of the Pentagon right now?

United States Secretary of Defense
Flag of the Secretary
Incumbent Lloyd Austin since January 22, 2021
United States Department of Defense Office of the Secretary of Defense
Style	Mr. Secretary (informal) The Honorable (formal)