POL- 7-2 Final Project Milestone Four: Final Product

Running head: UNITED STATES PATRIOTIC ACT 1

UNITED STATES PATRIOTIC ACT 3

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UNITED STATES PATRIOTIC ACT

1. Introduction

a. The USA PATRIOTIC act was formed as a response to growing fears of another terrorist attack after the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attack.

b. The acronym USA stands for ‘Uniting and Strengthening America’

c. The bill contained policies and plans aimed at preventing terrorist attacks.

d. The act was aimed at protecting both local citizens and Americans on foreign soil around the world.

2. Literature review

1. According to McCarthy, the Act is divided into nine categories which are surveillance, terrorism, prevention of terrorism by money laundering practices, improved intelligence, domestic security and border security just to mention a few.

1. This act motivates American citizens to take the right protective measures against terrorism.

1. Criticism against the act because of overhauled procedures used in investigations.

1. The role of the FBI in all these issues.

1. The role of the INS and the United States Attorney General in the investigative process.

3. Reasons for choosing the topic

a. The USA PATRIOTIC Act is very useful for the protection and security of the citizens of America which justifies the reason for choosing this topic.

b. There has not been a major terrorist attack on American soil since 2001

c. National cohesion was improved through this act.

4. My interest in the topic

a. My interest in this topic is from the fact that the USA PATRIOTIC Act came with its fair share of concerns over civil liberties and privacy issues.

b. Curiosity over the ignored civil rights and infringement over personal privacy in the context of protection.

c. The authority given to government institutions under the USA PATRIOTIC Act

d. The impacts of the “secrecy clause” and how it has changed operations in the National Intelligence Service, FBI and other government departments in relation to accountability.

e. The government is allowed to conduct “sneak and peak” seizures and search without probable cause on American citizens with no terrorist links.

5. Research questions

1. What is the significance of the act?

1. To what extent did the act improve the lives of American citizens?

1. Are American citizens satisfied with the provisions of the act?

1. Does this act give hope to the Americans that such an attack can never occur again?

6. Results

1. The good and bad elements of the USA PATRIOTIC act.

1. How the act aided in securing the USA borders.

1. The evidence of misuse of government authorities

1. The outcomes of the USA PATRIOTIC Act.