Which of the following acts gave the government wide authority to engage in various kinds of electronic surveillance?

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The USA PATRIOT Act (Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act) gave the government wide authority to engage in various kinds of electronic surveillance, including wiretapping and monitoring internet activity, without obtaining a warrant. The act was passed in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks and was controversial for its potential impact on civil liberties.

Which of the Following Acts Gave the Government Wide Authority