In the Aftermath of 9/11, Which of the Following Caused

question 160

Multiple Choice

In the aftermath of 9/11, which of the following caused many civil libertarians to charge that the U.S. Justice Department was threatening the freedoms enjoyed by Americans?

• A) The way in which the Justice Department enforced the Homeland Security Act
• B) The Justice Department's order that private planes not fly over Washington, D.C.
• C) The Department's decree that all people entering shopping malls had to undergo a search for weapons and incendiary devices.
• D) The Justice Department's granting of new powers to FBI agents to monitor the Internet, mosques, and rallies

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Definitions:

Assumption of the Risk

A legal doctrine that a person may not recover for injuries received from a dangerous activity if they voluntarily exposed themselves to the danger with full knowledge of the risks.

Zip Line

A zip line is an outdoor adventure activity involving a pulley suspended on a cable, usually made of stainless steel, mounted on a slope, allowing participants to travel from top to bottom through the air.

Express Assumption

A legal agreement where a party declares to take on specific responsibilities or risks.

Skate Park

A recreational outdoor environment designed with ramps, bowls, and rails for skateboarding, rollerblading, and BMX biking.