Read this passage:The president has asked Congress to consider a new antiterrorism law. The law would give law enforcement agencies more freedom to monitor suspected terrorists' phone calls, text messages, and Internet usage. The law's supporters claim that it is an essential tool to keep Americans safe from terrorism. Its opponents claim that it infringes on their civil liberties by stripping them of the right to privacy.Which action would a pro–law enforcement interest group most likely take to help resolve this issue?A.Offer funds from its political action committee to representatives who vote in favor of the billB.Take the matter to federal court to prevent Congress from having the chance to vote on itC.Organize a national party convention to allow both parties to reach a compromise on the billD.Begin a media campaign to build public support for candidates who oppose the presidentSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 2As a privacy advocate, you’re investigating the implications of the recent legislation on government surveillance practices. Which law or agency significantly broadened the state’s surveillance capabilities?1 pointUSA PATRIOT ActDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS)National Security Decision Directives (NSDD 145)USA Freedom Act

According to John Yoo's letter, the government's duty to defend the United States from terrorists gives the federal government the right to:A.Conduct a trial by jury.B.Attack its citizens.C.Gain a warrant for search and seizures related to drug crimes.D.Conduct warrantless searches and seizures.

Which action would most likely be protected under the First Amendment?A.Intentionally publishing a false newspaper report claiming that a senator accepted bribesB.Purchasing a handgun to use for personal protection and keeping it loaded at all timesC.Making a public speech demanding that Congress impeach the president for corruptionD.Holding a protest on land owned by a corporation accused of polluting the environment

Which description best illustrates an interest group's use of public pressure to indirectly influence policy?A.Raising funds to elect candidates who express concern about the way police treat African American menB.Filing arguments to support court cases filed on behalf of African American victims of police shootingsC.Hiring lobbyists to talk to officials who might propose bills on racial profiling in law enforcementD.Holding rallies to raise citizens' concern about the way police treat African Americans

Which of the following legislative acts or agencies effectively ended the National Security Agency’s bulk collection of phone metadata?1 pointUSA Freedom ActNational Cyber Security Division (NCSD)Department of Homeland Security (DHS)USA Patriot Act