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.
