called the U.S.A. Patriot Act. The title for this bill is an acronym for "the United and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act" (USA Patriot Act). In the years since the passing of the Patriot Act‚ there has been much controversy and debate regarding the positive and negative advantages‚ and consequences of this bill. As a member of the law enforcement community I have experienced firsthand some of the changes the Patriot Act has brought
Premium Federal Bureau of Investigation USA PATRIOT Act
America was attacked on its own soil. The attacks were unprecedented‚ and the government never saw it coming. For millions of Americans an unwanted new world order was coming in the days ahead‚ where even the most secure places in the country would be placed under tighter security and be in a lockdown type of situation. Because of the 9/11 attacks‚ Congress passed the Patriot Act in 2001. Citizen privacy was abridged. The government had increased its ability to intrude on peoples’ private lives. Security
Premium USA PATRIOT Act Federal Bureau of Investigation
The Construction of the Scottish Parliament Building: Poor Planning of Costs Introduction This essay discusses poor cost planning when the new Scottish Parliament Building was built. It was poorly planned beginning with the design of it to when it was handed over. I chose to discuss this building located in Edinburgh EH99 1SP which is adjacent to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. This is found at the Royal Mile‚ at the bottom of it to be be precise. Because it wasn’t planned well‚ the costs reached
Premium Management Project management Tax
Storyline of Braveheart In 1280 A.D.‚ King Edward "Longshanks" (Patrick McGoohan) of England‚ has occupied much of southern Scotland‚ and his oppressive rule there leads to the deaths of William Wallace (Mel Gibson)’s father and brother. Years later‚ after Wallace has been raised abroad by his uncle (Brian Cox)‚ the Scots continue to live under the iron fist of Longshanks’ cruel laws. Wallace returns‚ intent on living as a farmer and avoiding involvement in the ongoing "troubles". Wallace seeks
Premium British Army American Revolutionary War Continental Army
2001. Remembering Americans turning on their television and seeing two American airlines being flown into the World Trade Center in New York City and one into the Pentagon in Washington D.C. Over 3‚000 people died in the catastrophic. The 9/11 disaster left the nation to mourn and grief‚ but the unity and patriotism got stronger. To prevent further terrorist attacks from happening on the U.S. again‚ President George Bush pushed Congress to pass the Patriot Act. The USA Patriot Act stands for (U)niting
Premium
British English/American English Vocabulary Here are some of the main differences in vocabulary between British and American English. This page is intended as a guide only. Bear in mind that there can be differences in the choice of specific terms depending on dialect and region within both the USA and the UK. |British English |American English | |anti-clockwise |counter-clockwise
Premium Automobile
Patriots and Loyalists essay; kendall hein When examining the events of The Boston Massacre‚ the similarities and differences between Patriot and Loyalists’ perspectives must be considered. The similarities between Patriots and Loyalists must be considered to better understand the Boston Massacre. One strong similarity was that both groups had different sides in arguments including having justice. In Creating America‚ Garcia notes that this caused both Patriot and Loyalists to "be in communication
Premium United States American Revolution Law
"The American people are beginning to realize that this piece of legislation poses a threat to our God-given freedoms protected by the U.S. Constitution." In the following viewpoint‚ John F. McManus claims that the USA Patriot Act‚ which was passed in response to the September 11‚ 2001‚ attacks on the United States‚ gives the president authority and powers that are not limited to the pursuit of terrorists. McManus warns that the act licenses snooping on U.S. citizens‚ including the seizure of business
Premium USA PATRIOT Act Federal Bureau of Investigation Democratic Party
Women’s Reservation Bill or the The Constitution (108th Amendment) Bill‚ is a pending bill in India which proposes to amend theConstitution of India to reserve 33 per cent of all seats in the Lower house of Parliament of India‚ the Lok Sabha‚ and in all statelegislative assemblies for women. The seats to be reserved in rotation will be determined by draw of lots in such a way that a seat shall be reserved only once in three consecutive general elections. The Upper House Rajya Sabha passed the bill
Premium Lok Sabha
care for them if I go to war?" But his eldest son‚ Gabriel‚ has no such qualms; he defies his father’s will and joins the army. You know it’s only a matter of time before Benjamin‚ too‚ is drawn into the fightingin this case‚ courtesy of the cruel British cavalry leader‚ Col. Tavington. Positive Elements: The colonists often show true selflessness‚ joining to
Premium Continental Army Family Army