Mike, Sarah, and Greg break into one of the most secure nuclear weapons facilities in the country. They take pictures of the facility and send the pictures, secure documents, and money to a foreign terrorist organization based in Iraq.
-What law,developed to fight terror,might be used to prosecute Mike,Sarah,and Greg?
A) the Treason Act
B) the USA PATRIOT Act
C) the Sedition Act
D) the Sabotage Act

Question

Mike, Sarah, and Greg break into one of the most secure nuclear weapons facilities in the country. They take pictures of the facility and send the pictures, secure documents, and money to a foreign terrorist organization based in Iraq.
-​What law,developed to fight terror,might be used to prosecute Mike,Sarah,and Greg?
A) ​the Treason Act
B) ​the USA PATRIOT Act
C) ​the Sedition Act
D) ​the Sabotage Act

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The USA PATRIOT Act (Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act) was passed in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks and includes provisions for the prosecution of individuals who provide material support or resources to designated foreign terrorist organizations. Mike, Sarah, and Greg's actions of breaking into the nuclear weapons facility, taking pictures, and sending sensitive information and money to a foreign terrorist organization would likely fall under the jurisdiction of the USA PATRIOT Act. The other options (Treason Act, Sedition Act, Sabotage Act) are either outdated, not directly related to terrorism, or not applicable to this scenario.

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