Deck 2: The Homeland Security Apparatus

Question 1

The DHS is a cabinet level agency within the:

A) judicial branch.
B) executive branch.
C) legislative branch.
D) both executive and judicial branch.

Answer 1

executive branch.

Question 2

After DHS was created it became the ____________________ largest department in the federal government:

A) 2nd.
B) 5th.
C) 4th.
D) 3rd.

Answer 2

3rd.

Question 3

In actuality, DHS creation had its impetus from:

A) Richard Clark
B) George Bush
C) Senator Lieberman
D) Andrew Card

Answer 3

Senator Lieberman

Question 4

The Department of Defense's role in homeland security is one of:

A) support role.
B) security role.
C) primary role.
D) protection role.

Question 5

Which of the following was not a problem that has plagued DHS since its inception:

A) political interest.
B) agency confusion and mission distortion.
C) structure.
D) primary mission.

Question 6

State level homeland security agencies play a key role in ______________________, and ________________________ should a terrorist attack or other catastrophe occur:

A) management, prevention, and intelligence.
B) prevention, mitigation, and response.
C) intelligence, prevention, and response.
D) mitigation, response, and intelligence.

Question 7

Before the creation of the DHS, homeland security was coordinated by:

A) Office of Homeland Security in the White House.
B) Office of Homeland Security.
C) Department of Defense.
D) National Security Council.

Question 8

The primary responsibilities of the TSA are to protect the nations:

A) transportation system.
B) air travel security.
C) cargo movement.
D) screening passengers.

Question 9

If there is a biological, chemical, or radiological attack, the agency that has the resources to handle these attacks is:

A) ICE.
B) CBP.
C) USCIS.
D) DOD.

Question 10

Who is responsible for promulgating a national strategy regarding homeland security?

A) DHS.
B)White House.
C) DOD.
D) OHS.

Question 11

Air Marshalls work with local law enforcement, the FBI, and other federal agencies coordinating activities of:

A) high jacking.
B) terrorism.
C) air traffic security.
D) antiterrorism.

Question 12

Once undocumented people have entered the U.S. or traveled beyond points of entry the _______________________ assumes jurisdiction:

A) ICE.
B) USCIS.
C) CBP.
D) TSA.

Question 13

Even though the federal government has primary responsibility for safeguarding the nation, it falls on the ____________________ to develop plans and apparatus for responding to terrorist threats.

A) DOD
B) FEMA
C) States
D) OHS

Question 14

Homeland security remains a prominent:

A) financial issue.
B) political issue.
C) government issue.
D) military issue.

Question 15

In terms of the DHS, its rapid organization and deployment resulted in substantial:

A) confusion.
B) disruption.
C) failure.
D) disorganization.

Question 16

The executive branch should continue to focus on improving the DHS' overall operating:

A) budget.
B) goals.
C) objectives.
D) effectiveness.

Question 17

The U.S. Coast Guard coordinates its activities with civilian law enforcement and the:

A) U.S. Customs.
B) USCIS.
C) ICE.
D) military.

Question 18

Although well intended, the merging of many agencies into an expansive DHS certainly has resulted in many control, coordination, and:

A) leadership problems.
B) organizational problems.
C) communication problems.
D) management problems.

Question 19

S. Customs and Border Protection is responsible for points of entry, the border, and ports, be they marine our:

A) airports
B) rails
C) terminals
D) yards

Question 20

After its creation, the Department of Homeland Security became the second largest department in the federal government.

Question 21

The creation of the DHS was in the minds of many politicians and bureaucrats that it was an effective solution to the problem of homeland security.

Question 22

The DHS contains support units, technical units, and operational units.

Question 23

In terms of the DHS, its rapid organization and deployment did not result in substantial confusion.

Question 24

A primary mission of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection is to prevent terrorist and terrorist weapons including WMDs from entering the U.S.

Question 25

FEMA is responsible for quick, short, and long-term response. FEMA is activated one the Vice President declares an area a disaster.

Question 26

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center has enabled DOD to rapidly increase terrorist related training.

Question 27

All states have a state level office or department devoted to Homeland Security.

Question 28

The DHS was created by combining a number of agencies from throughout the federal government into one department that could coordinate homeland security efforts.

Question 29

The White House is responsible for propagating a national strategy regarding homeland security.

Question 30

The Department of Transportation is in control of TSA.

Question 31

The Federal Air Marshall program is one of the law enforcement components within the TSA.

Question 32

CBP officers are also responsible for air, land, and seaports, which includes international aircraft coming into the U.S.

Question 33

The U.S. Coast Guard now coordinates its activities with federal law enforcement and the U.S. Military.

Question 34

After the 9/11 attacks, new regulations allowed pilots to carry firearms in the _____________________ of their aircraft.

Question 35

The TSA has made efforts to secure hazardous materials and explosives that are transported on the nation's _______________________.

Question 36

A major problem with FEMA is that the agency does not have the power to force states to better prepare for future natural ______________________.

Question 37

Most if not all states now have a state-level office or department devoted to homeland ______________________.

Question 38

Homeland security remains a prominent political issue, and as such, it draws the interest of _______________________.

Question 39

Since its inception, a number of problems have plagued the DHS, which is typical when new agencies are created or when there is a massive ______________________.

Question 40

When most people think of the TSA, they focus on airport ______________________.

Question 41

The U.S. Customs and "Border Protection is responsible for patrolling more than 7,000 miles of the ______________________, and 2,000 miles of the ____________________ borders .

Question 42

______________________ attempts to identify criminal activities and vulnerabilities that pose a threat to the nation.

Question 43

The __________ plays a support or secondary role in Homeland Security.

Question 44

Describe the mission of DHS.

Question 45

Explain how DHS could enhance communications between state governments and DHS.

Question 46

How does the Department of Defense fit into DHS?

Question 47

Where is the DHS located within the government?

Question 48

What was the role of the White House and Congress in the development of DHS?

Question 49

What has been the positive and negative aspect of DHS since 9/11?

Question 50

Based on reviewing the organization and operation of the DHS for the past several years, what measures should be taken to improve it for the future?