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Local Enough?

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Learn at your own pace, with an explanation after every answer. No score, no leaderboard – and not preparation for a citizenship test: just to know the country and your neighbours a little better.

State & history

Which 1966 federal law gives the public the right to request records from federal agencies?

  • ✓ The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
  • ✕ The Privacy Act Your answer
  • C The Patriot Act
  • D The Administrative Records Act

Not quite.

Under FOIA, anyone can ask federal agencies for records, with some exceptions such as national security or personal privacy. Journalists often use it to report on the government.

Source: 5 U.S.C. § 552; FOIA.gov

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