Question

Under the PATRIOT Act, the FBI can issue a ____ to compel banks, Internet service providers, and credit reporting companies to turn over information about their customers without a court order simply on the basis that information is needed for an ongoing investigation.

Answer 1

Under the PATRIOT Act, the FBI can issue a warrant to compel banks,

Step-by-step explanation:

The Patriot Act was passed in 2001 so as to better the abilities of U.S. law enforcement to detect and deter terrorism. The act's full official title is, “Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism. Under this act FBI can use a warrant so as to get the necessary information which is considered crucial for an investigation.