__________ is the enforcement effort made against terrorist organizations.
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Restraining freedom of movement |
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Domestic terrorism |
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Counterterrorism |
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The Domestic Reforms Act |
4 points
Question 2
The term homeland security refers to:
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securing the Pentagon against any threats from attacks. |
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efforts that have been made since the terrorist acts of September 11, 2001 to protect the United States against terrorist attacks. |
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removing U.S. citizen’s constitutional rights if suspected of any affiliation with terrorism. |
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the threats perceived against foreign countries. |
4 points
Question 3
The USA Patriot Act allows law enforcement to detain terrorism suspects for up to __________ days without filing charges against them.
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7 |
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9 |
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5 |
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12 |
4 points
Question 4
__________ is a collaborative effort of two or more agencies that provide resources, expertise, and information with the goal of maximizing its capabilities to detect, prevent and respond to terrorist activities.
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State patrol |
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Federal investigations units |
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Fusion centers |
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DHS |
4 points
Question 5
The unlawful use of force against persons or property to coerce a government or its citizens in order to further a political agenda is __________.
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counterterrorism |
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terrorism |
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unlawful terrorism |
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illegal detaining |
4 points
Question 6
The Department of Homeland Security now includes all of the following EXCEPT:
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the U.S. Coast Guard. |
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the Secret Service. |
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the U.S. Customs Service. |
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the U.S. financial services |
4 points
Question 7
By 2008, the TSA has supplied about 43,000 __________ in an effort to secure air transportation systems.
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police officers |
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U.S. Coast Guard agents |
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border patrol agents |
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security personnel |
4 points
Question 8
The frontline efforts in maritime homeland security consist of:
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the U.S. Coast Guard. |
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the U.S. Army. |
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the U.S. Marines. |
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the U.S. Naval Reserve. |
4 points
Question 9
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is responsible for:
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securing the borders of the United States while facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel. |
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implementing new security maritime measures. |
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directing FEMA in emergency response and recovery. |
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improving the TSA laws regarding air travel. |
4 points
Question 10
Each year, more than __________ people cross the border into the United States.
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200 million |
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400 million |
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500 million |
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2 billion |
4 points
Question 11
Some would view domestic terrorism just as important as international terrorism. What are some examples of domestic terrorism within the United States? In a minimum 200 word response outline some prime examples in the United States of domestic terrorism within the last decade. Have these actions affected homeland security within the U.S.?
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30 points
Question 12
In a minimum 200 word response, describe some ways how the public has responded to the October 2001 USA Patriot Act. Has the public’s response been positive or negative? What are some pros and cons of the USA Patriot Act with the American public? Explain your answer.
