Which statement accurately describes the case of controversy over the National Security Agency that begins Chapter 12?
A) The government has intruded on the privacy of Americans in order to prevent terrorism.
B) The government provided extensive foreign aid to allies of forces opposing Israel.
C) The government has arrested and continues to hold people that are suspected of terrorism without due process.
D) The director of the NSA has violated certain ethical principles regarding conflict of interest in awarding contracts.

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The controversy over the National Security Agency discussed in Chapter 12 involves the government's use of surveillance programs to collect mass amounts of data on American citizens in order to prevent terrorism. This has raised concerns about the invasion of privacy and the potential for abuse of power by the government. Option B is not accurate as it is not mentioned in the chapter. Option C may be a concern, but it is not the primary focus of the chapter. Option D is also not mentioned in the chapter.

Which Statement Accurately Describes the Case of Controversy Over the National