In response to the 2001 terrorist attacks, the elite in the United States responded by enacting the PATRIOT act which __________________.

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The PATRIOT Act was passed with the intention of increasing security and preventing future terrorist attacks through surveillance and the expansion of government power. However, it also included provisions that many argued violated basic civil liberties and privacy rights. Therefore, it can be seen as restricting freedom in the name of protecting democracy.

In Response to the 2001 Terrorist Attacks, the Elite in the United