Which statement best describes the success of the Patriot Act? It is essential to the country’s efforts to combat terrorism. It has prevented the United States from entering a war. It helps protect the privacy rights of American citizens. It ensures the rights of suspected terrorists are protected

It is essential to the country’s efforts to combat terrorism.

Explanation:

This very controversial act did indeed stop some terror attacks. But there is a far deeper problem rooted in American culture and no act like this will stop future domestic terror in its roots. It will only combat the problem when it rises. It didn't protect any privacy and especially not of terrorists. And it didn't stop a war by itself.

in all honesty, it really hasn't. except that hitler killed himself.