What was the Authorization for Use of Military Force passed after September 11?
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Correct answer: A congressional authorization to use force against those behind 9/11
The 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force gave the president authority to use military force against those responsible for the September 11 attacks. It became a major legal basis for many counterterrorism operations.
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