Question

The terrorist attack of september 11 2001 led the federal government to pass the

Answer 1

This terrorist attack led the federal government to pass the USA Patriot Act.

This act aimed to reduce terrorism by giving the federal government permission to read emails, wiretap phone conversations, obtain personal records, and view cell phone records.

Answer 2

Answer:

This terrorist attack led the federal government to pass the USA Patriot Act.

Explanation:

USA PATRIOT Act is the Decree that was signed by President George W. Bush shortly after September 11, 2001, on October 26, 2001. This law allowed, among other measures, US intelligence and security agencies to intercept telephone numbers and e-mails from organizations and individuals allegedly involved in terrorism, without the need for any authorization from justice, be they foreign or American. After several extensions during George Bush's administration on July 27, 2011, President Barack Obama sanctioned the extension of the USA PATRIOT Act for another four years - until July 27, 2015