Are You Being Spied On?

The video discusses the reality of government surveillance in the US, tracing its origins to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 and the Patriot Act post-9/11. It highlights the extensive reach of 17 intelligence agencies using modern technologies to monitor citizens. Edward Snowden's 2013 revelations exposed the NSA's secretive practices, sparking a debate on privacy versus national security. The video concludes by presenting differing public opinions on the trade-off between privacy and security.

What legislation in 1978 allowed US intelligence agencies to spy on foreign entities and suspected Americans?

• The Patriot Act

• The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act

• The Homeland Security Act

• The Espionage Act

How many intelligence agencies are currently operating in the United States?

• 5

• 10

• 17

• 20

Which device is mentioned as a tool for government surveillance?

• Smartwatches

• Smartphones

• Televisions

• Laptops

Who is the former CIA employee that exposed the NSA's surveillance practices in 2013?

• Bradley Manning

• Edward Snowden

• Chelsea Manning

• Julian Assange

What is a major concern of those who support whistleblowers like Snowden?

• Political corruption

• Economic instability

• Loss of privacy

• Increased taxes