War or no War?

Should the United States formally declare war against ISIS?

President Obama is expected to ask Congress for expanded war powers to fight ISIS.  It has been roughly 13 years, since POTUS has asked Congress for war powers.  It was President George W. Bush in 2002 who asked Congress for the power to go to war against Iraq.  

Imagine that you were a US congressman or congresswoman.  How would you determine your vote?  What factors do you need to examine?  

With your desk partner, FIRST develop a list of questions that you would need the POTUS to answer before you vote.

SECOND, after listening to the questions and some possible answers, cast your vote.