Prior to the Passing of Title III of the Omnibus

question 43

Multiple Choice

Prior to the passing of Title III of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, the United States Government utilized a "national security exception" to conduct warrantless electronic surveillance of foreign powers. In 1978, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) was passed as a result of the _____.

• A) Watergate scandal
• B) abuses of the Vietnam war
• C) Iranian Hostage Crisis
• D) violent acts by student groups

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Definitions:

Supreme Court

The highest judicial body in a country, typically having the ultimate authority in legal matters and the interpretation of the constitution.

John Marshall

The fourth Chief Justice of the United States (1801-1835) known for establishing the principles of United States constitutional law.

Roger Taney

A historical figure known for serving as the fifth Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, most notably for delivering the Dred Scott decision which declared African Americans could not be American citizens.

Anti Federalists

A group of individuals in the early United States who opposed the ratification of the Constitution, fearing it gave too much power to the national government.