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Which statement best describes the success of the Patriot Act?

It is essential to the country’s efforts to combat terrorism.
It has prevented the United States from entering a war.
It helps protect the privacy rights of American citizens.
It ensures the rights of suspected terrorists are protected.

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It is essential to the country’s efforts to combat terrorism.

Reason: The Patriot Act gave federal agencies expanded surveillance and information‑sharing powers (e.g., roving wiretaps, access to business records), which supporters say strengthened the U.S. ability to detect and disrupt terrorist plots. (It has been criticized, however, for reducing privacy and civil‑liberties protections.)