Question 1

Aggressive and extreme measures are allowed when dealing with international terrorism,but domestic options are limited due to legal and ______ considerations.&#10;A)diplomatic&#10;B)technological&#10;C)philosophical&#10;D)constitutional

Accepted Answer

Domestic options are limited due to legal and constitutional considerations, as the government must uphold the rights and freedoms afforded to its citizens by the Constitution. Aggressive and extreme measures may be more permissible in the context of international terrorism, where the government has greater leeway in its actions. However, when dealing with domestic terrorism, the government must balance its duty to protect its citizens with its obligation to uphold the law and protect individual rights.

Question 2

The modern era of homeland security began after 9/11 with a series of policy initiatives that included the Patriot Act,Executive Order 13228,numerous presidential directives,and the creation of the Department of ______.

A)the Interior
B)Health and Human Services
C)Defense
D)Homeland Security

D

Accepted Answer

The creation of the Department of Homeland Security was a key policy initiative after 9/11 and is the only option listed that specifically pertains to homeland security. The other options, while relevant to national security, do not have the same focus on homeland security as the Department of Homeland Security.

Question 3

The homeland security enterprise refers to ______.&#10;A)all of the corporate and governmental entities that benefit financially from the war on terrorism&#10;B)all governmental,nongovernmental,and private-sector agencies that share a common interest in U.S.security&#10;C)the computer applications that monitor U.S.financial institutions for cybercrime&#10;D)computer programs that protect us from cyberattacks

Accepted Answer

The homeland security enterprise refers to all governmental, nongovernmental, and private-sector agencies that share a common interest in U.S. security. It includes entities such as federal, state, and local government agencies, private corporations, and nonprofit organizations. It is a collaboration between all these entities to ensure the safety and security of the nation. Choices A, C, and D do not accurately define the homeland security enterprise.

Question 4

Detecting threats from international sources is important,but the concept of ______ inside U.S.borders is at the heart of homeland security.&#10;A)combining government agencies&#10;B)reducing surveillance&#10;C)defending the homeland&#10;D)enhancing relationships between states

Accepted Answer

Homeland security is primarily concerned with defending the homeland, which includes identifying potential threats, preventing and deterring attacks, and responding to any attacks that may occur. While working with international partners and combining government agencies may be important strategies for achieving these goals, the core focus of homeland security is on safeguarding the United States from threats that originate within our borders. Reducing surveillance and enhancing relationships between states are not directly related to the concept of homeland security.

Question 5

Target hardening refers to enhanced security for buildings and other observable measures as well as ______.&#10;A)increasing diplomatic sanctions&#10;B)closing down all foreign embassies&#10;C)discreet surveillance technologies&#10;D)removing barriers to access control

Accepted Answer

Target hardening refers to enhanced security measures such as visible barriers, increased surveillance, and other physical security measures designed to deter and prevent terrorist attacks. Discreet surveillance technologies can be used to monitor areas that may be vulnerable to attack without drawing attention to them, thus making them more secure. The other options, such as increasing diplomatic sanctions or removing barriers to access control, are not related to target hardening.

Question 6

The Whiskey Rebellion is an early example of a security threat originating from ______.&#10;A)a labor strike&#10;B)an anarchist movement&#10;C)a domestic dispute over taxes&#10;D)the British army

Accepted Answer

The Whiskey Rebellion was a domestic dispute over taxes on whiskey, which led to an armed rebellion in western Pennsylvania in 1791. It was a security threat to the newly formed United States government and highlighted the need for a strong national military force to quell such uprisings.

Question 7

Which of the following is an obstacle discussed in the text to collaboration on the comprehensive homeland security?&#10;A)lack of consensus on response options&#10;B)apathy about terrorist threats&#10;C)evolving policy debates&#10;D)poor technology

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The answer of Which of the following is an obstacle...

Question 8

From the turn of the 19th century until World War II,incidents of significant domestic unrest either involved labor disputes or ______.&#10;A)riots by farmers&#10;B)natural disasters&#10;C)ideological discord&#10;D)revolting militias

Accepted Answer

From the turn of the 19th century until World War II, significant domestic unrest in many countries often involved ideological discord, including disputes over workers' rights, socialism, and other political ideologies, in addition to labor disputes.

Question 9

Which terrorist event led to our modern-day alignment of national response mechanisms?&#10;A)bombing of the USS Cole&#10;B)9/11 attacks&#10;C)attack on Pearl Harbor&#10;D)Haymarket Square riots

Accepted Answer

The 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon resulted in the largest loss of life from a terrorist incident on U.S. soil and led to significant changes in national security policy and the alignment of national response mechanisms. The creation of the Department of Homeland Security and the implementation of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) are just a few examples of the changes that were made to enhance the U.S. government's ability to prevent and respond to terrorist attacks.

Question 10

Which one of the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Report's missions would address preventing an attack by sea?&#10;A)Mission 1--Preventing Terrorism and Enhancing Security&#10;B)Mission 2--Securing and Managing Our Borders&#10;C)Mission 3--Enforcing and Administering Our Immigration Laws&#10;D)Mission 4--Safeguarding and Securing Cyberspace

Accepted Answer

Mission 2, "Securing and Managing Our Borders," would address preventing an attack by sea, as it includes efforts to secure maritime borders and prevent illicit activities such as smuggling and trafficking through ports and waterways.

Question 11

What was the primary effect of the USA PATRIOT Act?&#10;A)It created the Department of Homeland Security.&#10;B)It expanded the investigative and surveillance authority of law enforcement agencies.&#10;C)It officially ended the Cold War.&#10;D)It was the name of the mission to assassinate Osama bin Laden.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What was the primary effect of the...

Question 12

The ability to use international law to fight terrorism relies on ______.&#10;A)terrorists agreeing to extradition from one country to another&#10;B)rejecting membership in international organizations&#10;C)countries cooperating with each other&#10;D)following all recommendations of the QHSR

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ability to use international law to...

Question 13

Policy options for domestic security may be classified within four categories: enhanced intelligence,enhanced ______,legal options,and conciliatory options.&#10;A)security&#10;B)diplomacy&#10;C)data collection&#10;D)sanctions

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The answer of Policy options for domestic security may be...

Question 14

When it comes to conciliatory options,______ options can be generalized or incident specific.&#10;A)concessionary&#10;B)social reform&#10;C)negotiation&#10;D)intelligence

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The answer of When it comes to conciliatory options,______ options...

Question 15

What type of policy is an attempt to address the grievances of the terrorists and their championed group?&#10;A)intelligence&#10;B)enhanced security&#10;C)legal options&#10;D)social reform

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The answer of What type of policy is an attempt...

Question 16

During the colonial and early frontier periods of the United States,the two main external security threats came from the ______ and the ______.&#10;A)Native Americans; British&#10;B)French; Italians&#10;C)Germans; Japanese&#10;D)Chinese; Russians

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The answer of During the colonial and early frontier periods...

Question 17

Executive Order 13228 established the ______.&#10;A)Federal Emergency Management Agency&#10;B)Civil Defense Administration&#10;C)Central Intelligence Agency&#10;D)Office of Homeland Security

Accepted Answer

The answer of Executive Order 13228 established the ______.&#10;A)Federal Emergency...

Question 18

On November 25,2002,a new cabinet-level department was established when President Bush signed ______ into law.&#10;A)the Homeland Security Act of 2002&#10;B)the USA PATRIOT Act&#10;C)Executive Order 13228&#10;D)HSPD-1

Accepted Answer

The answer of On November 25,2002,a new cabinet-level department was...

Question 19

The overall purpose of the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Report (QHSR)is to ______.&#10;A)recruit European nations to form an international antiterrorism agency&#10;B)serve as a systematic review of the homeland security enterprise&#10;C)determine the financial costs to taxpayers of the Department of Homeland Security&#10;D)discuss new technologies that can help detect cyberattacks

Accepted Answer

The answer of The overall purpose of the Quadrennial Homeland...

Question 20

______ is arguably the most &#34;soft&#34; policy option for dealing with extremists.&#10;A)Intelligence&#10;B)Conciliation&#10;C)Enhanced security&#10;D)Legal response

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ is arguably the most &#34;soft&#34; policy...

Question 21

Terrorists do not consider the symbolic value of their targets.

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The answer of Terrorists do not consider the symbolic value...

Question 22

The Civil War and Reconstruction are rare examples of domestic unrest prior to 1900.

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The answer of The Civil War and Reconstruction are rare...

Question 23

Current threats to homeland security include homegrown ideological extremists as well as domestic sympathizers of religious extremism.

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The answer of Current threats to homeland security include homegrown...

Question 24

Until the Second World War,the national budget for centralized security spending remained low,except in times of war.

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The answer of Until the Second World War,the national budget...

Question 25

The Cold War created an environment of safety and cooperation between the United States and the U.S.S.R.

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The answer of The Cold War created an environment of...

Question 26

The World Trade Center was never attacked by terrorists before 9/11.

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The answer of The World Trade Center was never attacked...

Question 27

The Homestead Steel Strike of 1892 was an example of labor-related discontent.

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The answer of The Homestead Steel Strike of 1892 was...

Question 28

Homeland Security is a dynamic and evolving concept.

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The answer of Homeland Security is a dynamic and evolving...

Question 29

The United States has several legal options for dealing with terrorists,including the enforcement of domestic and international laws.

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The answer of The United States has several legal options...

Question 30

Negotiation is an example of a legal policy option for dealing with homeland security.

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The answer of Negotiation is an example of a legal...

Deck 1: History and Policy: Defining Homeland Security