Life/Education
What college did Snowden go to?
Anne Arundel Community College
How many documents did Snowden leak?
9,000 documents
Why did Snowden leave the CIA after only 3 years?
He was accused of stealing classified government information
What injury did Snowden "fake" in order to leave the army?
He "broke both of his legs" but in reality it was just shin splints
What private company did Snowden work for as an NSA subcontractor?
Dell and Booz Allen Hamilton
What crime is the US government accusing Snowden of?
Espionage
What was Snowden's salary when he worked at the NSA?
$200,000
True or False?
Snowden plans to never return to the United States because he see's Russia as his new home
False, Snowden's eventual goal is to return to the United States with a fair trial
How long does Snowden plan to stay in Russia?
There is no real set time. Snowden has said he wants to return to the States ASAP, if he receives a fair trial
How long does Snowden face in jail, if he were to face trial in the United States?
Up to 30 years
What government agency did Snowden leave after being accused of stealing confidential information?
The CIA
What is the term used to describe someone who leaks classified government information to the public?
A whistle blower
In what country is Snowden now a citizen of?
Russia
What was the name of the government surveillance program that obtains information regarding voice and video chat?
PRISM
What does the NSA stand for?
National Security Agency
What famous politician initially called Snowden a traitor to the country but later changed his mind?
President Donald Trump
Why hasn't the US government been able to extradite Snowden?
The Russian government denied his extradition
To which news organization did Snowden leak the classified documents?
The Guardian
What company was allowing the NSA to access their customer calls, texts, emails, etc?
Verizon
What was the name of the 1972 scandal, where similar to the Snowden case, it was labeled as illegal espionage?
Watergate