Deck 15: Homeland Security

Question 1

According to a report in 2005 from the DHS, threats from countries facilitating terrorism have increased significantly.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

This agency is responsible for preventing terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the United States while facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel:

A)U.S.Secret Service
B)Federal Emergency Management Agency
C)U.S.Customs and Border Protection
D)U.S.Transportation Security Administration

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Executive Order 13228, signed on October 8, 2001, established the:

A)U.S.Department of Energy
B)Public Health Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
C)Federal Emergency Management Administration
D)Office of Homeland Security

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which law expanded the FBI's wiretapping and electronic surveillance authority and allowed nationwide jurisdiction for search warrants and electronic surveillance devices?

A)USA Patriot Act
B)Executive Order 13228
C)Civil Rights Act of 1991
D)all of these

Question 5

The mission of the Office of Homeland Security is to:

A)respond with technical and scientific personnel and equipment to assist in the mitigation of the health concerns that arise from various aspects of weapons of mass destruction misuse
B)provide technical assistance to locate hidden nuclear material; diagnose a suspected, improvised nuclear device; plan the disablement of a nuclear yield or radiological dispersal device; and advise local authorities on the associated hazards and effects
C)develop and coordinate the implementation of a comprehensive national strategy to secure the United States from threats and attacks
D)coordinate U.S.resources in response to a WMD incident in a foreign country, should that government request such assistance

Question 6

In 1998, Earth Liberation Front (ELF) members were linked to the destruction of the Vail Ski Resort in Colorado, a fire that caused $12 million in damage.

Question 7

The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States is popularly known as the 9/11 Commission.

Question 8

A military, multi-mission, maritime service whose mission is to protect the public and U.S.economic interests on the nation's waterways, along the coast, on international waters, or in any maritime region is the:

A)Army
B)Navy
C)Coast Guard
D)Marines

Question 9

Groups or individuals who operate without foreign direction within the United States and target elements of the U.S.government or citizens are called:

A)counterterrorists
B)cyberterrorists
C)domestic terrorists
D)intelligence

Question 10

The TSA conduct security inspections of all air passengers and air travel.

Question 11

Enforcement efforts made against terrorist organizations are called:

A)cyberterrorism
B)counterterrorism
C)counterintelligence
D)CompStat

Question 12

On October 8, 2001, President Bush signed Executive Order 13228, which established the:

A)U.S.Patriot Act
B)War on Terrorism
C)Office of Homeland Security
D)U.S.Anti-Terrorism Act

Question 13

Most experts believe that loosely affiliated extremists pose the most urgent threat to the United States.

Question 14

The original idea of fusion centers came from:

A)9/11 Commission
B)Department of Homeland Security
C)NYPD
D)ICE

Question 15

The DHS includes the FBI, CIA, or National Security Agency.

Question 16

"The unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or a segment thereof, in the furtherance of political or social objectives" is the FBI's definition of:

A)counterterrorism
B)cyberterrorism
C)terrorism
D)intelligence

Question 17

The DHS's first priority is to protect the nation against further terrorist attacks.

Question 18

U.S.Air Marshals work in distinctive uniforms and always alone.

Question 19

Since 9/11, who is being asked to play a greater part in combating terrorism?

A)FBI
B)ATF
C)CIA
D)local police

Question 20

The Department of Homeland Security was established in September 2001.

Question 21

During the 1970s, _____ extremist groups posed the predominant domestic terrorist threat in the United States.

A)leftist-oriented
B)socialist
C)union
D)right wing

Question 22

Terrorism committed by citizens of the United States in the United States is called ____________________.

Question 23

Members of what type of terrorist group include animal rights advocates, supporters of environmental issues, and antiabortion advocates?

A)right wing
B)left wing
C)special interest
D)union extremists

Question 24

The ____________________ gives law enforcement personnel new abilities to search, seize, detain, or eavesdrop in their pursuit of possible terrorists.

Question 25

Every act of terrorism occurring within the United States remains_______ in nature.

Question 26

The visual symbols that the Department of Homeland Security named as the most likely targets of terrorism were ____________________ and ____________________.

Question 27

According to your text, there are approximately how many hate groups in the U.S.?

A)350
B)600
C)500
D)750

Question 28

What act established the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) within the Department of Transportation to protect the nation's transportation systems and ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce?

A)Johnson Act of 2003
B)Homeland Security Act
C)Rogers Act
D)Aviation and Transportation Security Act

Question 29

The ____________________ is the lead federal agency in the response to and investigation of terrorism.

Question 30

The concept of single-focused investigative units that meld personnel and talent from various law enforcement agencies is called ____________________.

Question 31

The date of a series of terrorist attacks against the United States of America by members of al Qaeda was ____________________.

Question 32

A ____________________ center is defined as a collaborative effort of two or more agencies that provide resources, expertise, and information to the center with the goal of maximizing its ability to detect, prevent, investigate, and respond to criminal and terrorist activity.

Question 33

____________________ is enforcement efforts made against terrorist organizations.

Question 34

In March 2008, the Los Angeles Police Department opened its ____________________________to teach local law enforcement personnel about the roots of terrorism and how to combat it nationally.

Question 35

Describe three major international terrorist incidents.

Question 36

Describe and discuss the reasons terrorists commit their acts.

Question 37

_____ is on the frontline to secure air transportation from terrorism.

Question 38

Most fusion centers are run by ________________or other law enforcement agencies.

Question 39

Define and discuss terrorism.

Question 40

Describe some of the U.S.government's immediate responses to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Question 41

Describe and discuss the major changes in the FBI's priorities since 9/11.

Question 42

How does the USA Patriot Act affect citizens' civil liberties?

Question 43

Describe and discuss the major subunits of the Department of Homeland Security.

Question 44

Describe and discuss some state and local law enforcement efforts for homeland security.

Question 45

How does the USA Patriot Act support homeland security?