The Patriot Act, which was passed by Congress following September 11th attacks,

Passed after the September 11 attacks, the Patriot Act broadened the government’s authority to gather information during terrorism investigations, including monitoring certain private communications. That makes C, “expanded the government’s right to monitor private communications,” correct. The act did not establish the no-fly list, and it generally expanded rather than restricted investigative powers.

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