Exam 9: Lines and Flows: on National Sovereignty and Border Security

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Detail some of the history about current partners of the trusted traveler programs.

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Student answers may vary but could include the following. The United States has several trusted traveler programs. The oldest is the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI), dating from the mid-1990s, which allows pre-vetted passengers to cross the southwest land border in specially designated lanes. The northern border equivalent is called NEXUS, which also provides travelers expedited privileges at airports. The primary air passenger program is Global Entry, which now has over five million members and is operational at fifty-three airports

Which of the following terms describes the practice in which authorities on different sides of the border treat crossings as a flow to be managed and collaborate throughout the process?

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Which of the following terms applies to an increase in numbers of border crossers?

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What lessons can be learned from the Faisal Shazad bombing attempt?

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The Treaty of Westphalia brought an end to which conflict?

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Describe some of the key elements in risk management between the ports of entry.

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Borders define where one area of sovereignty ends and another begins.

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The world's longest land border is shared by _______________________.

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A risk management approach is essential to cope with contemporary volumes of trade and travel and effectively target inspection resources at the small percentage of goods or people who pose a threat

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Which program provides a centralized location where advance information can be analyzed along with travel patterns, trade records, and watchlists about possible threats?

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Detail the key to the NTC's success.

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The Peace of Westphalia established the norm of non-interference by one nation in the affairs of other nation states.

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Containerization offers positive economic benefits without any security challenges.

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Describe the evolution of how borders work from development through to the future of border security.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the accomplishments of the Beyond the Border initiative?

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Land border crossing infrastructure tends to be outdated and limited in its capacity.

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International air travel dropped significantly from the end of the Second World War to the oil crisis of the 1970s.

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Explain some of the controversy surrounding joint border management.

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International flows of trade have existed since the beginning of recorded history.

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