September 11, 2001

Question 1

What changes to US law occurred with the passage of the Patriot Act? Check all that apply.

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It became easier for government agencies to spy on foreign citizens.; It became easier for the government to stop certain financial transactions.; It became easier for the government to deny US entry to certain individuals.

Question 2

✔ protecting citizens’ rightscatching terroristslowering crime rates

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protecting citizens’ rights

Question 3

supports✔ opposesis neutral about

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opposes

Question 4

According to the author, how has the Patriot Act helped protect the nation?

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It has given the government more power to investigate and prosecute acts of terror.

Question 5

What reasons and evidence does the author use to support the argument? Check all that apply.

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Law enforcement used new technology to identify Pearl’s killers.; The act enables law enforcement to fight a new war with high-tech means.; The act allows police to use advanced technology to locate suspects.

Question 6

Supreme CourtJustice Department✔ ACLU

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ACLU; This passage about surveillance under the Patriot Act was written by the .: ACLU; The author is most concerned about .: protecting citizens’ rights; The author the Patriot Act.: opposes

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