Which law was passed in 1976 to create a framework for declaring and managing national emergencies?
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Correct answer: The National Emergencies Act
The National Emergencies Act created procedures for presidential emergency declarations. It was meant to bring greater accountability and congressional oversight to emergency powers.
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