What is the Patriot Act?
Q: What is the Patriot Act?
A: The Patriot Act is an anti-terrorism law passed by Congress in 2001, after the September 11 attacks.
Q: Who proposed the Patriot Act?
A: The Patriot Act was proposed by the Bush Administration.
Q: Why was the Patriot Act proposed?
A: The Patriot Act was proposed to stop further terrorism after the September 11 attacks.
Q: What did the Patriot Act do?
A: The Patriot Act made it easier for the government to control money in terrorist bank accounts and access people's library and phone records.
Q: Did the Patriot Act receive criticism?
A: Yes, the Patriot Act was criticized by many organizations, particularly the American Civil Liberties Union, for being a threat to Americans' civil liberties and rights.
Q: Did the Patriot Act pass easily in Congress?
A: Yes, the Patriot Act passed quickly in Congress, mostly before it had even been fully read.
Q: What was the public opinion towards the Patriot Act after the September 11 attacks?
A: At that time, most Americans wanted the government to do something to stop more terrorism, and President Bush had very high approval ratings.
