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Describe the role of contemporary government legislation in the private and public sectors such as the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Describe the role of contemporary government legislation in the private and public sectors such as the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
USA PATRIOT Act of 2001
USA PATRIOT Act of 2001
- It gives law enforcement broader powers to monitor suspected terrorists.
- Critics argue it violates civil liberties.
- Many Americans were willing to give up some liberties for national security.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
- Economic stimulus package intended to create jobs (mostly investment in infrastructure such as roads), promote investment, and increase consumer spending.
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