Question

Why would critics of the Patriot Act challenge the broadening of the term “terrorist”? 1.because the definition of words should not change
2.because broadening the term violates the right to free press
3.because the word is already readily understood
4.because broadening the term gives more power for the federal government to act against its citizens

Answer 1

The correct answer should be 4.because broadening the term gives more power for the federal government to act against its citizens

By broadening what is considered to be terrorism, the government could attack and arrest people who would not be in regular times considered to be terrorists. This gives the government the power to spy on people as well and collect data that it does not need which is also against the constitution.