Using the Powers Granted in the FISA Act, What Standard

question 35

Multiple Choice

Using the powers granted in the FISA Act, what standard of proof must the government meet in order to obtain a warrant to investigate threats of terrorism?

• A)a higher standard to investigate criminal activities
• B)the same standard as that required to investigate criminal activities
• C)a more lax standard than what is required to investigate criminal activities
• D)a mere suspicion standard

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