The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Terrorists or "AUMF" was made law on 14 September 2001, to authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against those responsible for the attacks on 11 September 2001. It authorized the President to use all necessary and appropriate force against those nations, organizations, or persons he determines planned, authorized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks that occurred on 11 September 2001, or harbored such organizations or persons, in order to prevent any future acts of international terrorism against the United States by such nations, organizations or persons. Congress declares this is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution of 1973. COUNT 4
QSN1 What law was signed on Sep 14, 2001? ANS1 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Terrorists QSN2 Who did the AUMF authorize the US military attacking? ANS2 those responsible for the attacks on 11 September 2001 QSN3 What law did Congress refer to as a basic for the AUMF? ANS3 section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution QSN4 When was the War Powers Resolution passed? ANS4 1973