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Date Permissions Signed
11-1-2011
Date of Award
2011
Document Type
Masters Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Political Science
First Advisor
Chen, Paul
Second Advisor
Weir, Sara J.
Third Advisor
Neem, Johann N.
Abstract
The theory of a National Surveillance State, as provided by Balkin and Levinson, provides a broad framework for understanding the increased use and implications of electronic surveillance by the United States government. This thesis traces the development of electronic surveillance in the United States and evaluates how certain provisions of the Patriot Act have reduced privacy rights and have empowered the Executive branch with greater authority. As established by the theory of a National Surveillance State, the need for electronic surveillance is evident, yet it should be conducted within the context of constitutional protections of individual rights and political checks and balances.
Type
Text
DOI
https://doi.org/10.25710/vg55-n229
Publisher
Western Washington University
OCLC Number
761331857
Subject – LCSH
United States. Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act of 2001; Electronic surveillance--United States; Civil rights--United States; Privacy, Right of--United States; War and emergency powers--United States; National security--Law and legislation--United States
Geographic Coverage
United States
Format
application/pdf
Genre/Form
masters theses
Language
English
Rights
Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this thesis for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author's written permission.
Recommended Citation
Rubio, Brett, "Defining the contours of the national surveillance state: analyzing the development of electronic surveillance" (2011). WWU Graduate School Collection. 172.
https://cedar.wwu.edu/wwuet/172