How did the September 11, 2001 attacks affect debates over presidential emergency powers?
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Correct answer: They led to expanded claims of executive authority in national security and counterterrorism
After September 11, presidents claimed expanded authority to respond to terrorism and protect national security. These claims led to major legal debates over detention, surveillance, military commissions, and civil liberties.
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