I.1. Permissible Enemies

A Declaration of War may be made against either a sovereign State or a non-state entity that: (a) has engaged in or is preparing to engage in sustained acts of armed aggression, terrorism, or coercion against the United States, its Citizens, or its lawful allies; and (b) possesses organized command structure and the capacity to carry out such acts.

Congress shall also have the power to declare war, upon request of the President, against any organized group or coalition that has engaged in coordinated acts of violent armed rebellion against the United States. Such a Declaration may be made only in response to actual attacks, not in anticipation of them. Once declared, the full powers of war may be exercised to suppress and defeat the rebellion.