B). The government's use of the PATRIOT Act was created to protect citizens from dangerous acts of terrorism.
Explanation:
The key idea that has been discussed throughout in the text 'The PATRIOT Act: Protection over Privacy' would be 'The government's use of the PATRIOT Act was designed to safeguard the citizens from ravaging acts of terrorism.' It is the controlling idea that dominates the entire narrative and combines the various elements of the text in one single thread and makes it a coherent whole.
The Patriot Act was primarily created with the motive of preventing terrorism which was a serious concern for the government and thus, it was enforced without any delay to ensure the safety of the citizens by enabling the FBI and NSA to gather significant information that would assist in preventing potential acts. Thus, <u>option B</u> is the correct answer.
