Question

which of the following powers was expanded under the patriot act?
the ability to wiretap suspected terrorists
the right to vote for non - citizens
the power of states to override federal laws
the ability for corporations to bypass antitrust laws
4 multiple choice 1 point
the state of florida played a key role in the 2000 presidential election because
both major candidates were from florida.
it was the last state where people voted.
it was the only state in which no winner was ever declared.
it carried enough electoral votes to determine the winner.

Explanation:

1. The Patriot Act, enacted post-9/11, expanded law enforcement powers including allowing broader wiretapping of suspected terrorists for national security purposes. The other options are unrelated to the act's provisions.
2. In the 2000 U.S. presidential election, Florida's electoral votes were decisive. The close race came down to recounts in Florida, and its electoral votes were sufficient to determine the overall winner of the election. The other options are factually incorrect: the candidates were not from Florida, it was not the last state to vote, and a winner was ultimately declared after legal proceedings.

Answer:

1. The ability to wiretap suspected terrorists
2. it carried enough electoral votes to determine the winner.