Answers Government Public Policy — TestQuestion 4

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Public Policy — Test

Question 4 • Government

Why was the Patriot Act passed in 2001?

Answer

A

to end the development of nuclear weapons in North Korea

B

to expand the government’s ability to identify terrorists

C

to bring an end to the Cold War with the Soviet Union

D

to provide a national response to the Covid-19 pandemic

Explanation

The Patriot Act was passed after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It expanded the government’s tools for investigating and identifying terrorists, including by improving information sharing and surveillance powers. The other choices refer to unrelated events or issues.

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