Recognizing That the PATRIOT Act Was Both Quickly Written and Very

question 92

Short Answer

Recognizing that the PATRIOT Act was both quickly written and very broad in scope, Congress wisely designated several ____________________ provisions that were written to terminate on December 31, 2005.

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Definitions:

Real Per Capita Income

Income per person, adjusted for inflation, reflecting the average income level of individuals within a country or region.

Bottom Quintile

Refers to the lowest fifth portion of a population sorted by income or wealth.

Economic Inequality

The unequal distribution of wealth, income, or economic resources among participants in an economy.

Tax Returns

Official documents filed with a government body that reports income, expenses, and other pertinent tax information.