Apentix/AP US History/Unit 9: Period 9 (1980-Present)/Question
AP US Historyeasymcq1 pt

The USA PATRIOT Act, passed in October 2001, expanded the federal government's power to

A.conduct surveillance of communications and financial records in terrorism investigations
B.abolish the federal court system
C.draft citizens into military service
D.censor newspapers critical of the president

Explanation

Core Concept

The act widened authority for wiretaps, roving surveillance, and access to records in counterterrorism cases. It passed with broad bipartisan support weeks after the attacks.

Correct Answer

Aconduct surveillance of communications and financial records in terrorism investigations

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