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US Patriot Act: Security vs. Privacy

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Students use readings, worksheets and discussion to explore the ramifications of the US Patriot Act which was passed by Congress shortly after September 11th. They review Constitutional Amendments and consider how they relate to the Patriot Act.

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civil rights, human rights, civics, september 11th, the patriot act

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civil liberties, patriot act, september 11th, social studies
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
2 days
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