Critics of the USA Patriot Act claim that the Act infringes on individual rights and may even violate the United States Constitution. Do you agree with these critics? Does the Patriot Act help to keep our country safer? Support your answer with material from the text.

What will be an ideal response?


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Determination of probable cause for detainment of an individual is unnecessary for all but which of the following scenarios?

A) The suspect was arrested without a warrant. B) The suspect was arrested with a warrant. C) The suspect was indicted by a grand jury. D) A probable cause determination is unnecessary in all of the above scenarios.

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In contrast to electronic surveillance, the war on terror is recent and not the main task of policing

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The "epidemic" of youth violence in the United States occurred simultaneously with an increase in drug arrests

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Private facilities tend to house older youths, whereas public institutions provide custodial care for younger ones

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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