Question 1

What is the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA)?

Accepted Answer

The Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA) was enacted in response to the 9/11 attacks and focused on improving the security of the aviation sector, including changes to airport security and restrictions on items allowed on planes.

Question 2

Though few successful attacks since 2001 have occurred in the United States, passengers and the airlines are still much more concerned with security than with ease and economic viability of air travel.

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Question 3

The more countries involved in a convention (universal), the more narrow the focus of the topic (sectoral rather than comprehensive)

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The more countries involved in a convention, the more likely it is to be comprehensive, as it will need to address the concerns of a wider range of stakeholders.

Question 4

What do the United Nations Security Council resolutions against Al Queda have in common with those against Libya and Sudan?

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Question 5

What makes SC Resolution 1373 different from previous resolutions?

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Resolution 1373, adopted in the wake of the September 11 attacks in 2001, is unique because it was not targeted at a specific country or government. Instead, it established wide-ranging obligations for all UN member states to combat terrorism, including measures related to financing, legal support, and international cooperation. This broad and non-specific approach marked a significant departure from previous resolutions that often targeted specific entities or regions.

Question 6

Do you support the Real ID act or a measure like it? What are three reasons why it is a good idea or why it is not a good idea?

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Question 7

How does following the Rule of Law help to diminish terrorism? Why is it under attack?

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Quiz 13: Law and Terrorism: Domestic and International Legal Regimes

What is the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA) ?