Explain why the USA PATRIOT Act was considered a loss of personal freedom by some commentators and scholars.

What will be an ideal response?


Answer should indicate that the bill allowed for roving wiretaps, searches of business records, and surveillance of individuals who had no connection to particular terrorist groups. This bill allowed for monitoring of telephone calls, e-mails, and financial records without a warrant.

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Which of the following refers to a computer that has been compromised by some form of malware, enabling the criminal to remotely control that computer?

a. Trojan b. bundler c. zombie d. rootkit

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Which of the following is an auxiliary/service unit?

A) license section B) training C) transport section D) communications

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When juveniles act impulsively, engage in risky behavior, or don't calculate the long-term consequences of any particular action is called

a. juvenile behavior b. kids being kids c. infantile behavior d. immature behavior

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A lineup is a procedure where an eyewitness is allowed to view several people and is then asked if the person who committed the crime is in the group

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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