Explain the idea of sunshine laws, such as the Freedom of Information Act, and how government information has changed since September 11, 2001.

Sunshine Laws

Laws that require certain proceedings of government agencies to be open or available to the public, aimed at promoting transparency and accountability.

Freedom Of Information Act

A law that allows for the full or partial disclosure of previously unreleased information and documents controlled by the United States government.

Government Information

Data, statistics, and other information produced or commissioned by governmental bodies or agencies, which can range from legislative documents to reports on the performance of government services.