Grade
10-12
Lauri S. Friedman
National Security
Hardcover
(Greenhaven Press Nov. 13, 2009)
After the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States, Congress passed the Patriot Act, a collection of laws that expands authorities? abilities to investigate and prosecute terrorists and other people who would plot to harm Americans. There is some controversy over the act and a debate that it infringes on citizen rights in its quest for national security. Includes full-color photos, charts, fact boxes, glossary, web sites, further resources, and index. 164 pages
- Series
- Introducing Issues With Opposing Viewpoints
- ISBN
- 0737744812 / 9780737744811
- Pages
- 144
- Weight
- 15.2 oz.
- Dimensions
- 6.8 x 0.5
in.