Lesson 17 - Making Trade-Offs in Policy Decisions: The Patriot Act |
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Using a case study approach, the students weigh certain trade-offs associated with the Patriot Act. The class decides whether the trade-off of civil liberties for improved security is a good one. In addition, students consider how incentives might affect the behavior of government officials under the provisions of the Patriot Act. Please review this lesson and share it with your colleagues! Supplemental ResourcesGlossary of Terms and ConceptsThese are some of the important terms you'll cover in this lesson. Book Materials
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