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.
O 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 expanded the government's authority to monitor communications and gather intelligence in an effort to prevent terrorism.