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Who was the president when the Patriot Act was passed?
George W. Bush
When was the first version of the Patriot Act introduced to the House
October 2, 2001
What is the main purpose of the Patriot Act
To protect citizens against further terrorism
The Patriot Act was passed nearly unanimously by the Senate with how many votes
98
Who is referred to as the chief architect of the Patriot Act?
Viet Dinh, Assistant Attorney General
How many days after 9/11 was the Patriot Act passed as a law?
45
Name at least one state where the Patriot Act has helped law enforcement break up terror calls.
Ohio, New York, Oregon, and Virginia
How many pages is the Patriot Act
342
What democrat was in favor of the Patriot Act, but also pushed for greater judicial oversight and other check and balances to it?
Senator Patrick Leahy
When was the USA Patriot and Terrorism Reauthorization Act signed.
March 9, 2006
Name at least one state where the Patriot Act has helped in the prosecution of terrorist operatives and supporters
California, Texas, New Jersey, Illinois, Washington, and North Carolina
What major change did the Patriot Act make to FISA?
The Patriot Act allowed the U.S. government to spy on its own citizens, while FISA consistently tried to protect U.S. citizens
The only member of the senate who voted against the Patriot Act
To help prevent the Patriot Act from infringing on Americans' civil liberties, President Barack Obama signed the USA Freedom Act into law when
June 2, 2015
What is the central point of surveillance under the Patriot Act?
"Any domestic criminal activity" different from FISA which states, "terrorist activity"
How does the Patriot Act affect immigration?
The Attorney General can deport foreign nationals on the basis of their speech, without having to prove they are a danger to the country
This republican was chair of the house judiciary committee and wrote much of the law. He is a strong advocate for the Patriot Act.
Rep. James Sensenbrenner
What act did the federal government pass prior to the Patriot Act to fight terrorism?
The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA), allowed U.S. to wire tap foreign agents if they had probable cause and a warrant, surveillance could also only last a year.
What is the significance of section 103 of the Patriot Act?
Increased funding for the Technical Support Center at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Funding was increased by $200,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2002, 2003, 2004.
What does USA PATRIOT Act stand for?
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism