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According to their website, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) works to "defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States.”
Which statements best summarize the author’s thoughts about the Patriot Act? Check all that apply.
The act makes it easier for the government to spy on Americans’ Internet activity.
The act makes it easier for the government to collect Americans’ bank records.
The act makes it harder for the government to track potential terrorists using credit history.
The powers granted to the government have had little effect on terror-related convictions.
The powers granted to the government make it harder to keep Americans safe because of privacy protections.
According to their website, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) works to "defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States.”
Which statements best summarize the author’s thoughts about the Patriot Act? Check all that apply.
The act makes it easier for the government to spy on Americans’ Internet activity.
The act makes it easier for the government to collect Americans’ bank records.
The act makes it harder for the government to track potential terrorists using credit history.
The powers granted to the government have had little effect on terror-related convictions.
The powers granted to the government make it harder to keep Americans safe because of privacy protections.
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Based on the context provided, the statements that best summarize the author’s thoughts about the Patriot Act would likely include:
1. **The act makes it easier for the government to spy on Americans’ Internet activity.**
2. **The act makes it easier for the government to collect Americans’ bank records.**
3. **The powers granted to the government have had little effect on terror-related convictions.**
4. **The powers granted to the government make it harder to keep Americans safe because of privacy protections.**
The statement about the act making it harder for the government to track potential terrorists using credit history does not align with the general criticisms of the Patriot Act, which typically focus on the ease of surveillance rather than any hindrance in safeguarding.
1. **The act makes it easier for the government to spy on Americans’ Internet activity.**
2. **The act makes it easier for the government to collect Americans’ bank records.**
3. **The powers granted to the government have had little effect on terror-related convictions.**
4. **The powers granted to the government make it harder to keep Americans safe because of privacy protections.**
The statement about the act making it harder for the government to track potential terrorists using credit history does not align with the general criticisms of the Patriot Act, which typically focus on the ease of surveillance rather than any hindrance in safeguarding.