Question

circle the correct answer.

1. the usa patriot act:

a. gave federal officials more authority to track and intercept communications
b. gave federal officials more authority to gather foreign intelligence
c. gave federal officials more authority to enforce laws
d. all of the above

1. the patriot act was significant because:

a. it granted new surveillance powers to law enforcement agencies
b. it resulted in the capture of terrorists
c. it was the first law for capturing terrorists
d. it was the first time law enforcement agencies were given more power

1. before the patriot act, the fbi could only collect records about a person:

a. with search warrant
b. if they were a terrorist
c. if they had evidence that the person was an agent of a foreign power
d. from libraries and bookstores

1. according to the ___, the patriot act is unconstitutional.

a. fbi
b. congress
c. aclu
d. cia

1. the patriot act is said to violate the ___ amendment.

a. first
b. third
c. fourth
d. eleventh

Explanation:

1. The USA Patriot Act enhanced federal officials' authority in multiple areas including tracking communications, gathering foreign - intelligence, and law - enforcement, so all options in question 1 are correct.
2. One of the main significances of the Patriot Act was granting new surveillance powers to law - enforcement agencies.
3. Before the Patriot Act, the FBI generally needed a search warrant to collect records about a person.
4. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has argued that the Patriot Act is unconstitutional.
5. The Patriot Act is often said to violate the Fourth Amendment which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Answer:

1. D. all of the above
2. A. it granted new surveillance powers to law enforcement agencies
3. A. with search warrant
4. C. ACLU
5. C. Fourth