According to the author, how has the Patriot Act helped
protect the nation?
It has given the government more power to
investigate and prosecute acts of terror.
It has allowed the government to break laws when
acts of terror are suspected.
It has made stopping attacks easier because of
stricter privacy protections.
It has allowed for greater authority to investigate
and prosecute crimes of any nature.

Option  A

Explanation:

Patriot Act was created to improve the abilities of law enforcement to detect and deter terrorism,it was passed forty five days after 9/11 in year 2001. It has given the government more power to  investigate and prosecute acts of terror, to deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the world.

b) race riots in several cities

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