Which of the following would most likely occur under the U.S. Patriot Act?

Question

(1 point)
• The government intensifies new citizenship requirements.
• The government conducts Internet and telephone surveillance.
• The government trains civilians in counterterrorism strategies.
• The government deploys more troops to the Middle East.

Answer 1

Under the U.S. Patriot Act, the option that would most likely occur is:

• The government conducts Internet and telephone surveillance.

The Patriot Act was enacted in response to the September 11 attacks and expanded law enforcement's ability to surveil and gather information related to terrorism prevention, which included provisions for monitoring electronic communications.