22. The power to declare war belongs to:*the PresidentCongressthe Secretary of Statethe Chief Justice

The question pertains to the allocation of war powers in the United States government. According to the Constitution, the power to declare war is vested in Congress, specifically in Article I, Section 8, which states that Congress shall have the power "to declare war."

The President, as the Commander in Chief of the armed forces, has the authority to direct military operations once a war is declared, but he does not possess the power to declare war unilaterally. The Secretary of State and the Chief Justice do not have the constitutional authority to declare war.

Final Answer: The correct answer is Congress.