The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Terrorists Law

question 64

Multiple Choice

The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Terrorists law

• A)was passed by Congress during the Clinton administration.
• B)was intended solely to deal with the perpetrators of the 9/11 attacks.
• C)was repealed by Congress in 2008.
• D)is still in force and has underpinned actions of the Obama administration.
• E)requires Congressional authorization before any drone strike against a terrorist target.

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