In undertaking the campaign against the Taliban in 2001, George W. Bush
A) sought and received a declaration of war from Congress.
B) sought but failed to receive a declaration of war from Congress.
C) sought and received congressional authorization for the bombing but not a declaration of war.
D) took action without approval from Congress.
E) launched military operations only after Congress passed a formal declaration of war that legally required the president to attack Afghanistan.

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President George W. Bush sought and received congressional authorization for the use of military force against those responsible for the September 11 attacks, which included the Taliban, but did not seek a formal declaration of war.

In Undertaking the Campaign Against the Taliban in 2001, George