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The internment of Japanese Americans during

World War II was initially authorized by
(1) a constitutional amendment
(2) an executive order of the president
(3) a proclamation by the governor of California
(4) a decision of the Supreme Court

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The internment of Japanese Americans during World War II was initially authorized by "(2) an executive order of the president," since this was considered to be an emergency measure that could not wait for full congressional approval.
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