What was one major civil liberties debate during the War on Terror?
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Correct answer: Balancing national security with privacy and civil liberties
The War on Terror raised questions about surveillance, detention, interrogation, military commissions, and constitutional rights. Many debates centered on how far government power should extend during a security crisis.
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