Assignment: Security Versus Liberty
Introduction:
The Patriot Act of 2001 was passed unanimously in the Senate and by an overwhelming majority of the House with the support of both Democrats and Republicans. Civil libertarians, however, have criticized the Act that includes the key provisions of governmental powers to seize, search, and detain suspects.
Task:
Your assignment is to research and analyze the Patriot Act and other restrictive measures and provisions.
Create a paper analyzing the Patriot Act, while considering the issue of security versus liberty. In your paper, respond to the below questions:
What is the background of liberty traditions in the United States?
Does this act pose a threat to these traditions? Why or why not?
What are the arguments for and against the Patriot Act? Who is making these arguments?
What role do the media play in influencing public support for enactments such as the Patriot act?
Which policy analysis model would best evaluate the Patriot Act and why?
Deliverables and Format:
Submit your response in approximately 350-500 words in a Word document.
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