1.  What will the proposed new legislation in Britain require internet companies to do?

2.  a) For what reason do ministers say the security officials need this law?
b)  What explanation and clarification did a spokesman for the British Home Office make about the law?

3.  Define warrant.

4.  a) What is the GCHQ?
b)  What will the legislation enable GCHQ to do?  
c)  What couldn't it do under this law?

5.  Read the "Background" under the questions.  Under this new legislation, internet companies will be instructed to install hardware enabling GCHQ to examine "on demand" any phone call made, text message and email sent, and website accessed.
a)  Do you think it is possible for a similar law to be passed in the U.S.?  Explain your answer.
b)  Should a similar law be passed in the U.S.?  Explain your answer.