In recentyears, the US government has been accused of "spying" on its citizens with their knowledge nor a legal basis to do so.This has included monitoring individual's cell phone and internetusage.Discussthe issue of allowing the government the power to conduct surveillance on U.S. citizens without court authority.The readings and videos will help you to construct an essay which focuses on:

1. the Constitutional issues presented,
2. the government's position, and that of the average U.S. citizen,
3. your opinion on the issue.