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

Question

(1 point)
Responses

The government intensifies new citizenship requirements.
The government intensifies new citizenship requirements.

The government conducts Internet and telephone surveillance.
The government conducts Internet and telephone surveillance.

The government trains civilians in counterterrorism strategies.
The government trains civilians in counterterrorism strategies.

The government deploys more troops to the Middle East

Answer 1

The government conducts Internet and telephone surveillance.

This response is most aligned with the provisions of the U.S. Patriot Act, which expanded the government's authority to monitor communications, including Internet and telephone communications, in efforts to prevent terrorism.