The Amendments Brought in by the Patriot Act Have Made

question 19

Multiple Choice

The amendments brought in by the Patriot Act have made it possible for:

• A) employees to protect their right to information and privacy.
• B) employees to prevent unauthorized access to their personal information.
• C) the government to reduce access to their electronic communication.
• D) the government to conduct surveillance without informing employees.
• E) employees to file discrimination suits against the employer in discrimination cases.

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Definitions:

Compounded Semi-annually

Refers to the process of calculating interest on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods twice a year.

Amortization Schedule

A table detailing each periodic payment on an amortizing loan (typically a mortgage), as well as how much of each payment is interest versus principal and the balance remaining after each payment.

Compounded Semi-annually

Interest calculation method where interest is added to the principal sum of a loan or deposit twice a year, resulting in interest earning interest.

Amortization Schedule

An amortization schedule is a table detailing each periodic payment on an amortizing loan, including amounts going towards principal and interest over the life of the loan.