Answer:
The two sentences that best describe the overall impact of the September 11 attacks on ordinary American citizens are:
-They live under the threat of terrorist attacks.
-Their constitutional right to privacy may be compromised.
Explanation:
The attacks of September 11, 2001 (commonly referred to as 9/11) were a series of four terrorist bombings committed on the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001, by 19 members of the al Qaeda jihadist network, through kidnapping of commercial aircraft to be hit against various targets, causing the death of 3016 people (including the 19 terrorists and the 24 disappeared) and leaving more than 6000 injured, as well as the destruction in New York of the entire complex of World Trade Center (including the Twin Towers) and serious damage to the Pentagon building.
Politically, the population gave massive support to the government in its anti-terrorist work. Thus, the approval rating of President George W. Bush reached 86%. On September 20, the president spoke before the nation and the joint session of the United States Congress, explaining the events of the day, the performance of his government in the past 9 days and his response plans. New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani was hailed both in New York and throughout the country for his reaction to the terrorist catastrophe.
Because of the attacks, public opinion focused mainly on matters of national security, and even a new federal agency was created at the cabinet level, the Department of National Security of the United States, thus reorganizing the fight against terrorism.
The USA PATRIOT Act was also approved, suspending and limiting some liberties and constitutional rights in order to increase the internal security of the United States. This measure has been harshly criticized by civil rights defenders, who see it as a violation of citizens' privacy, as well as a relaxation of judicial control over intelligence bodies.
The changes in the daily life of the population and the demand for a direct commitment to safety have been considerable. Posters and speakers have been placed on each means of transport, repeating the slogan "If you see something, say something".
