Some critics argue that modern American presidents have seemingly forgotten that, according to the Constitution, only the Congress has a right to...

Some critics argue that modern American presidents have seemingly forgotten that, according to the Constitution, only the Congress has a right to declare war. In their view, these "covert operations" are war, no matter what they're called. Furthermore, they say, it's not good for a democracy when its citizens are kept out of the loop when it comes to such important matters. Why would it be important that a president be permitted to conduct covert operations?