Question 1

Most of the asylum seekers trying to enter the United States are from

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Question 2

The USAPATRIOT Act stands for "Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001."

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The USA PATRIOT Act is indeed an acronym for "Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001," which was enacted in response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Question 3

What must trafficking victims do in order to qualify for the T visa?

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To qualify for the T visa, trafficking victims must agree to assist law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of human trafficking cases, unless they are under 18 or unable to cooperate due to physical or psychological trauma.

Question 4

Identity theft from outside the United States is the most challenging cyberthreat to the U.S.security today.

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The most challenging cyberthreats to U.S. security today are multifaceted and include not just identity theft but also state-sponsored cyberattacks, ransomware, espionage, and misinformation campaigns, which can originate both domestically and internationally.

Question 5

The system where people can stay in the country while awaiting their court date is referred to as ______.

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The term "catch and release" refers to the practice of allowing individuals who have been caught entering a country without proper documentation to remain in the country while they await their court proceedings.

Question 6

Terrorism always includes the use of weapons such as bombs, explosives, and firearms.

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Terrorism can also involve other methods such as cyber attacks, biological threats, or psychological warfare to intimidate or coerce a population.

Question 7

Dissemination of chemical and biological agents is a challenge in that the substances are fragile and difficult to transport.

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Chemical and biological agents are often sensitive to environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity, making their dissemination challenging because they need to be preserved in a stable state during transport to remain effective.

Question 8

Many drug courts recommend the use of medication-assisted treatments for opioid dependence.

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Question 9

Cybercrime is one of the fastest-growing types of crime.

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Cybercrime has rapidly increased in both sophistication and frequency, making it one of the fastest-growing types of crime globally as more individuals and businesses become increasingly reliant on digital technologies.

Question 10

In 2019, President Trump signed a bipartisan spending bill allocating ______ billion for 55 miles of border barriers.

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In 2019, President Trump signed a bipartisan spending bill that allocated $1.38 billion for the construction of 55 miles of border barriers, which was part of the broader discussion and controversy over border security and funding for a border wall.

Question 11

Biological weapons tend to be fast acting, with victims dying without much suffering.

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Biological weapons can have varied incubation periods and effects, often causing prolonged illness and suffering before death, rather than immediate or painless outcomes.

Question 12

Which of the following were identified as ways in which members of Congress are trying to address opioid addiction in the United States?

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Establishing grants to help fight drug addiction is a way in which members of Congress are trying to address opioid addiction in the United States.

Question 13

The ______ has much control over immigration enforcement in the United States.

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The Executive branch, which includes the President and the agencies under the executive branch, such as the Department of Homeland Security and its components like U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), has significant control over the enforcement of immigration laws in the United States.

Question 14

The use of a computer is a necessary element in order for a crime to be considered cyberterrorism.

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Cyberterrorism specifically involves the use of computers, networks, and the internet to conduct or facilitate terrorist activities, making the use of a computer a necessary element.

Question 15

Potential impacts of cyberterrorism include loss of electricity, dam gates opening and causing flooding, and release of deadly gas from chemical plants.

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Cyberterrorism can target critical infrastructure such as power grids, dams, and chemical plants, leading to catastrophic outcomes like loss of electricity, flooding, and release of toxic substances.

Question 16

According to the text, the policy issues regarding asylum are largely driven by the ______.

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The policy issues regarding asylum are largely driven by the executive branch, which includes the President and the administrative agencies responsible for implementing asylum laws and policies.

Question 17

In early 2019, it was announced that dying from an accidental opioid overdose is higher than from a motor vehicle accident.

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In early 2019, reports based on data from the National Safety Council showed that for the first time in U.S. history, the odds of dying from an accidental opioid overdose were higher than those of dying in a motor vehicle accident.

Question 18

Laws enacted for displaced persons were first enacted during which of the following wars?

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The first laws specifically enacted for displaced persons were introduced in the aftermath of World War II, addressing the massive displacement crisis in Europe caused by the war.

Question 19

A center in which local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies work together to keep residents and tourists safe by focusing on all crimes and hazards is known as a ______ center.

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Fusion centers are collaborative efforts among various levels of government to share resources, expertise, and information to fight crime and terrorism, making "B" the correct choice.

Question 20

The United States has not experienced a terrorist attack on American soil in the years following 9/11.

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There have been several terrorist attacks on American soil since 9/11, including the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013 and the San Bernardino shooting in 2015, among others.

Quiz 16: On the Crime Policy and Prevention Agenda: Drug Abuse, Sex Trafficking, Terrorism, and Immigration