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Public Policy — Test

Question 4 • CMS 2026-2027 Founding Principles of the US and NC: Civic Literacy CREDIT RECOVERY

Why was the Patriot Act passed in 2001?

Answer
A
to bring an end to the Cold War with the Soviet Union
B
to expand the government’s ability to identify terrorists
C
to provide a national response to the Covid-19 pandemic
D
to end the development of nuclear weapons in North Korea

Explanation

The Patriot Act was passed after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It expanded the government’s tools for investigating and identifying terrorists, including by improving information sharing and surveillance powers. The other choices refer to unrelated events or issues.

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