Question

which of these statements describes how the us government acted to prevent future attacks like 9/11? check all of the boxes that apply. the government took control of us airlines. a government agency took over airport security. congress declared war on al - qaeda and its key allies. the government coordinated the efforts of law enforcement. congress increased the government’s powers of search and seizure. done

Explanation:

• "The government took control of US airlines" is incorrect as the US government did not take over airlines.
• "A government agency took over airport security" is correct (Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was created to handle airport security).
• "Congress declared war on al - Qaeda and its key allies" is incorrect as Congress authorized the use of military force (AUMF) rather than a formal declaration of war.
• "The government coordinated the efforts of law enforcement" is correct as agencies like FBI, CIA, etc., had better coordination post - 9/11.
• "Congress increased the government’s powers of search and seizure" is correct (through the USA PATRIOT Act which expanded surveillance and search powers).

Answer:

B. A government agency took over airport security.
D. The government coordinated the efforts of law enforcement.
E. Congress increased the government’s powers of search and seizure.