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The Patriot ACt

The Patriot ACt. Amendment IV.

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The Patriot ACt

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  1. The Patriot ACt

  2. Amendment IV The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

  3. 9/11What do we Know?

  4. What does this Mean? Traditionally What are the limits of government?

  5. The Patriot Act • The Patriot Act is a U.S. law passed in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Its goals are to strengthen domestic security and broaden the powers of law-enforcement agencies with regards to identifying and stopping terrorists. The passing and renewal of the Patriot Act has been extremely controversial. Supporters claim that it's been instrumental in a number of investigations and arrests of terrorists, while critics counter the act gives the government too much power, threatens civil liberties and undermines the very democracy it seeks to protect.

  6. The Patriot ActUniting and Strengthening America by providing appropriate tools required to intercept and obstruct terrorism Was passed in only 6 weeks after 9/11 Is over 300 pages long Its purpose is to strengthen US measures to prevent, detect, and prosecute international money laundering and financing of terrorism.

  7. ACtivity • Understand the Patriot Act • Does it infringe upon our rights as listed in the Bill of Rights • Evaluate sources of information for facts, opinions, point of view, and bias • Where is the balance between personal rights and liberties and national security?

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