Considering the powers of the legislative branch, evaluate and select the reason that the writers of the Constitution of the United States might have given the power to declare war to Congress and not to the executive branch. A. The president's being the Supreme commander of the armed forces creates a conflict of interest. B. Congress best represents the people and should finalize the decision to declare war. C. Congress should make all decisions involving problems between the states. D. The president of the United States has enough information to declare war. E. The president shouldn't be involved in any affair regarding military decisions.

Considering the powers of the legislative branch, evaluate and select the reason that the writers of the Constitution of the United States might have given the power to declare war to Congress and not to the executive branch. A. The president's being the Supreme commander of the armed forces creates a conflict of interest. B. Congress best represents the people and should finalize the decision to declare war. C. Congress should make all decisions involving problems between the states. D. The president of the United States has enough information to declare war. E. The president shouldn't be involved in any affair regarding military decisions.