The USA Freedom Act Explained: US History Review

The video discusses the expiration of the Patriot Act and the introduction of the USA Freedom Act, highlighting changes in surveillance laws. It explains the concept of backronyms and details the political reactions to these legislative changes. The video also covers NSA programs, privacy concerns, and the impact of these laws on civil liberties, emphasizing the shift towards more transparency and privacy protection.

What is a backronym, as explained in the context of the USA Freedom Act?

• A word formed from the initial letters of other words

• A type of encryption used in data security

• An acronym created to fit a specific word

• A legislative term for repealing a law

What was a major concern of civil libertarians regarding the Patriot Act?

• It did not allow for enough data collection

• It was not passed quickly enough

• It infringed on the 4th Amendment rights

• It was too lenient on terrorism

Which political figure attempted to filibuster the extension of the Patriot Act?

• Mitch McConnell

• Lindsey Graham

• Rand Paul

• Edward Snowden

What does the PRISM program, mentioned in the USA Freedom Act, involve?

• Collecting phone records without a warrant

• Directing federal agencies to gather data

• Monitoring financial transactions

• Intercepting postal mail

What is the 'lone wolf' amendment in the context of the Patriot Act?

• A provision for targeting individuals without group affiliations

• A strategy for isolating terrorist cells

• A method for encrypting communications

• A clause for protecting endangered species

What significant change did the USA Freedom Act make to the phone bulk collection program?

• It completely stopped the program

• It allowed phone companies to store data instead of the government

• It increased the number of hops in data collection

• It made all data collection illegal

How did the USA Freedom Act impact the transparency of FISA court rulings?

• It made all rulings public

• It required some declassification of rulings

• It abolished the FISA courts

• It kept all rulings secret