The Patriot Act: What Is the Proper Balance Between National Security and Individual Rights?

Congress passed the Patriot Act shortly after the September 11 terrorist attacks. Did this law go too far in the name of national security?

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Grades

9, 10, 11, 12

Subjects

Rights and Responsibilities

Issues

Civility

Resource Types

Lesson Plans

Teaching Strategies

Whole Class Discussion, Small Group Discussion, Writing, Simulation/Role-play

Civic Days

9/11

Constitution Articles

Bill of Rights, Constitution Day, Meaning of Constitution

Tags

Sept. 11, Supreme Court, rights, security, terrorism, terrorist, World Trade Center, habeas corpus, 9/11, Guantanamo, detainees