The Domestic Surveillance Program That Was Uncovered by Edward Snowden

question 56

Multiple Choice

The domestic surveillance program that was uncovered by Edward Snowden

• A) began and ended during the administration of George W. Bush.
• B) began during the administration of George W. Bush and continued under President Obama.
• C) began during the administration of George W. Bush, but was quickly ended by President Obama.
• D) was ended in 2013 by a ruling of the Supreme Court.
• E) was ended by President Obama shortly after he first took office.

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