This document comes from the . Based on this passage, the author the Patriot Act. According to the author, without the Patriot Act, it would have been to keep America safe.
✔ supportsopposesis neutral about
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How has the Patriot Act helped protect the nation?
What text structure does the author use to make this argument?
What reasons and evidence does the author use in support of the argument? Check all that apply.
Which statement would the author of the passage most likely agree with?
This passage about surveillance under the Patriot Act was written by the. They are most concerned about . The author of this document the Patriot Act.
✔ protecting citizens’ rightscatching terroristslowering crime rates
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What loaded language is used in this passage against the Patriot Act? Check all that apply.
Which statements best summarize the author’s thoughts about the Patriot Act? Check all that apply.
Which statements best summarize the pros and cons of the Patriot Act? Check all that apply.Most Americans are comfortable giving up personal information to remain safe. The ACLU argues that the act has been harmful to the privacy of ordinary Americans.Most people agree that the surveillance powers in the act should be strengthened.The government says the act has made law enforcement more effective at sharing information. Security experts in the government credit the act with stopping terrorist attacks.While many worry about privacy rights, most agree that the act helps stop terrorist attacks.
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