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8228917473What is the main purpose of the Patriot Act?The main purpose of the Patriot Act is to combat terrorism by tracing money that funds terrorist groups.0
8228917474What does it mean to be held under the Patriot Act?To be held under the Patriot Act is to be under surveillance, have communications be cut, and privacy non-existent.1
8228917475Why was the Patriot Act passed?The Patriot Act was passed in order to fight, limit, and reduce terrorism in the United States.2
8228917476Who was the author of the Patriot Act?The author of the Patriot Act is Jim Sensenbrenner.3
8228917477What is Section 215 of the Patriot Act?Section 215 allows the government to gain confidential information about an individual or an organization without their knowledge.4
8228917478What is Money laundering?Money Laundering is the process of transferring funds in undisclosed means through illegitimate businesses and banks.5
8228917480What are the various forms of crimes that can be exposed via the Patriot Act?Some forms include fraud, money laundering, immigration, and terrorism.6
8228917481What is one argument against the Patriot Act?Some have claimed that the act is unconstitution because it allows access to private information of US citizens.7
8228917482What kind of people did the act target?The Patriot act targeted Muslims, Arab, and Latino communities.8
8228991933USA PATRIOT Actsignificantly expanded law enforcement authority to surveill and capture communications.9
8229001633Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism ActUSA PATRIOT Act acronym spelled out10
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