Which of the Following Is True of the Foreign Intelligence

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) ?

• A)It was enacted as a result of the USA Patriot Act.
• B)It has not been amended after its enactment.
• C)It prohibits surveillance or monitoring without a warrant.
• D)It has expanded the government's ability to monitor the phone calls of suspected terrorists.

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Definitions:

Taxable Income

The portion of income that is subject to income tax after all deductions, exemptions, and credits are considered.

Tax Liability

The total amount of tax owed by an individual or business entity to taxing authorities like the IRS after accounting for deductions, credits, and exemptions.

Tax Rate Structure

The system of varying tax rates that apply to different levels of income, used by governments to calculate tax liability.

Regressive

pertains to a tax system where the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, meaning lower-income individuals pay a higher percentage of their income compared to higher-income individuals.