In 2002, President George W. Bush established the Department of Homeland Security. The department is responsible for
protecting U.S. citizens by preventing terrorist activities and responding to domestic emergencies. Part of the department's duties
include surveillance on citizens or foreigners who are suspected terrorists. Department officials are allowed to wiretap suspects
phones and monitor email and other technological communications.
Why are some citizens unhappy about the Department of Homeland Security's actions?
OA. They feel that the department acts too harshly and causes unnecessary fear.
OB. Citizens say the department's procedures deny the rights in the Fifth Amendment.
OC. Citizens believe that the department limits their freedoms of the First Amendment.
OD. People think the department is going beyond the powers listed in the Constitution.