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The Obama Presidency — Unit test

Question 9 • 11011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US History and Geography S2

What is considered the most important counterterrorism law ever passed by Congress?

Answer
A
the Privacy Act
B
the Anti-Patriot Act
C
the Patriot Act
D
the Surveillance Act

Explanation

The USA PATRIOT Act, passed by Congress in 2001 after the September 11 attacks, expanded federal agencies’ tools for investigating and preventing terrorism. It is commonly described as the most important counterterrorism law Congress has passed. The correct choice is the Patriot Act.

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