Which statement would the author of the passage most likely agree with? The Patriot Act is essential to the United States’ efforts to combat terrorism. The Patriot Act is essential to the United States’ efforts to combat war. The Patriot Act is needed to help the United States protect privacy rights. The Patriot Act is needed to help the United States protect suspects’ rights.

Are first amendment rights guaranteed in every situation? a. yes, because protecting civil liberties was one of the most important values to the founders of this country b. no, because sometimes the government limits individual freedoms for the benefit of the public as a whole. c. no, because people have to earn their first amendment rights by behaving in a responsible way. d. yes, because the first amendment is part of the constitution, which is the basis for all law and government.