Role of intelligence in countering terrorism in America

  Prepare a persuasive paper in which you ● Examine the role of intelligence in countering terrorism in America. ● Analyze the constitutional issues (in particular the Fourth Amendment) surrounding the concept of gathering information to develop intelligence domestically. ● Explain whether the United States government may collect phone, email, and other electronic and non-electronic data from Americans, on a mass basis, without a warrant and/or probable cause. ● Support your position with scholarly or official government sources from readings and research. ● Explain the role of intelligence in countering terrorism. ● Explain the constitutional limitations on gathering intelligence. ● Explain why and how gathering intelligence from Americans without a warrant or probable cause is or is not permissible.