When other bystanders are present, people are less likely to interpret an event as an emergency. best explains why this is so.

Bystander Effect

Explanation:

According to my research on studies conducted by various sociologists, I can say that based on the information provided within the question the Bystander Effect best explains this. This effect refers to the finding that the greater the number of bystanders who witness an emergency, the less likely any one of them is to help . Sociologists believe this is because every bystander believes that someone else in the crowd will be more qualified to help.

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Without the USA PATRIOT Act, there could be increase in vices such as crime and terrorism in the United States.

Explanation:

The USA PATRIOT Act also known as the Patriot Act was signed by former U.S president George Bush. It is an acronym which stands for Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001. The Act was to punish and deter terrorist acts in the country and to enhance law enforcement investigatory tools.

Since after the terrorist attack in 9/11, United States has increased its surveillance of terrorist activity. It has given the right for people to be prosecuted even though information was gathered without a proper criminal search warrant.