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QuizMultiple Choice

Preparing for the USCIS Civics Test — Unit test

Question 13 • * HSA 26-27 US Government

Why was the Patriot Act passed in 2001?

Answer
A
to end the development of nuclear weapons in North Korea
B
to provide a national response to the Covid-19 pandemic
C
to bring an end to the Cold War with the Soviet Union
D
to expand the government’s ability to identify terrorists

Explanation

The Patriot Act was passed after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It expanded government powers to investigate and identify suspected terrorists, including by improving information sharing among agencies. The correct choice is “to expand the government’s ability to identify terrorists.”

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