1.  What is the role of the DOJ? (Click here for the DOJ website.)

2.  What is the purpose of the NSA? (Click here for the NSA website.)

3.  Who is subject to surveillance under the "Terrorist Surveillance Program"?  Be specific.

4.  How does the ACLU characterize the NSA's surveillance program?

5.  Why do you
think the NSA wants to conduct surveillance without using the FISA
Court? (Why do you think they want to monitor suspected terrorists
without getting warrants?)

6.  Do you
view the "Terrorist Surveillance Program" as government spying on
innocent Americans, or a necessary tool in preventing terrorist attacks
in America?  Explain your answer.

OPTIONAL: 
Ask 2-3 adults (parents, neighbors, relatives) what their answer is to
#6, including support for their opinions.  Do you agree with their
reasoning?