Posted: January 6th, 2017

Consider the Act and determine whether you believe that law enforcement and intelligence officials should have the authority granted to them in the provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act.

Read The New York Times’ article titled “Battle Looms Over the Patriot
Act”, located at   http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/20/us/politics/20patriot.html?pagewanted=print, and the Highlights of the USA PATRIOT Act in an article titled “The USA PATRIOT
Act: Preserving Life and Liberty”, located at http://www.justice.gov/archive/ll/highlights.htm.

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

  1. Describe how the provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act grants law enforcement
    and intelligence officials special powers to combat terrorism.
  2. Explain in your own words the two (2) different views of the USA PATRIOT Act
    and why some believe it is inappropriate legislation.
  3. Consider the Act and determine whether you believe that law enforcement and
    intelligence officials should have the authority granted to them in the
    provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act.
  4. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia
    and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch
    margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or
    school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional
    instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s
    name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and
    the reference page are not included in the required assignment page
    length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Describe the foundations of homeland security.
  • Describe counterterrorism and anti-terrorism laws in the United States.
  • Analyze the role of intelligence and counterterrorism activities among
    federal agencies.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in homeland
    security.
  • Write clearly and concisely about topics related to Homeland Security
    Organization and Administration using proper writing mechanics and technical
    style conventions.

Expert paper writers are just a few clicks away

Place an order in 3 easy steps. Takes less than 5 mins.

Calculate the price of your order

You will get a personal manager and a discount.
We'll send you the first draft for approval by at
Total price:
$0.00
Live Chat+1-631-333-0101EmailWhatsApp