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What is the main focus of homeland security according to the US Department of Homeland Security?

  • Managing emergency response
  • Preventing natural disasters
  • Minimizing damage from cyber attacks
  • Preventing terrorist attacks (correct)

    • How does the US Department of Homeland Security define homeland security?

  • As a national effort to prevent terrorist attacks (correct)
  • As a global security initiative
  • As a local law enforcement effort
  • As an international peacekeeping operation

    • When should the term 'homeland security' be capitalized?

  • Only in reference to the US Department of Homeland Security (correct)
  • When referencing any national security initiative
  • It should never be capitalized
  • When referring to any government agency

    • Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of homeland security according to the text?

    <p>Preventing international conflicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has the homeland security definition expanded to include?

    <p>Mass causality events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drives the need for homeland security expansion?

    <p>Public perception shaped by mass media and social media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enables instant reporting and influences public opinion?

    <p>Social media and technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory explains how human interactions are based on preconceived notions and stereotypes?

    <p>Symbolic interaction theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What plays a significant role in policy making and public safety?

    <p>Perception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does society debate regarding homeland security policy?

    <p>Whether policy is based on consensus or conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who may homeland security policy in the US post-9/11 favor?

    <p>Urban residents or specific groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What raises ethical concerns in homeland security practices?

    <p>Profiling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is homeland security considered as?

    <p>A complex system with interacting components and processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has shaped the need for homeland security expansion?

    <p>Public perception driven by mass media and social media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major driver for the need for homeland security expansion?

    <p>Public perception driven by mass media and social media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What explains the basis of human interactions according to the text?

    <p>Symbolic interaction theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of homeland security?

    <p>Protecting the country from natural and human-caused disasters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the response to Hurricane Katrina lead to a reevaluation of agency mandates and capabilities?

    <p>To expand homeland security to include natural disasters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are the stakeholders in homeland security?

    <p>General public, government agencies, private businesses, and NGOs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between emergency management and homeland security?

    <p>Emergency management focuses on risk avoidance and prediction, while homeland security is proactive and reactive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the federal role in emergency management according to the constitution?

    <p>Primarily supportive when requested by states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agencies are involved in homeland security?

    <p>Law enforcement, fire service, emergency medical services, and infrastructure providers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is crucial for improving preparedness in homeland security?

    <p>Assessment through training, technology, and operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are considered as part of homeland security stakeholders?

    <p>General public, government agencies, private businesses, and NGOs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scope of activities covered under homeland security?

    <p>Beyond counter-terrorism to encompass various areas including natural disasters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the characteristics of an open system as related to homeland security?

    <p>Evolving in response to external inputs such as public perception and needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the expansion of homeland security to include natural disasters?

    <p>Response to Hurricane Katrina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author encourage readers to do in the field of homeland security?

    <p>Question and not rely on assumptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Cato Institute, what are the odds of being killed by a foreign-born terrorist?

    <p>1 in 4.3 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which risk is generally higher than the risk of being a victim of terrorism?

    <p>Natural disasters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What theory suggests that motivated offenders and attractive targets must converge when capable guardians are absent?

    <p>Routine activities theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor makes large urban areas more likely targets of terrorism?

    <p>Population and property density, and media attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does lifestyle affect the likelihood of being a victim of various types of events?

    <p>It can make you more or less likely to be a victim</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept applies to terrorism, with potential offenders and attractive targets converging when capable guardians are absent?

    <p>'Routine activities theory'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do factors like urbanization and industrialization increase the likelihood of?

    <p>Increased crime or terrorism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a higher risk for first responders due to their occupation?

    <p>Injury and death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect influences the likelihood of being a victim of various types of events?

    <p>Residence, employment, and leisure activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What increases the likelihood of being a victim of various types of events?

    <p>'Absence of capable guardians'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What presents a lower risk than natural disasters according to the text?

    <p>Terrorism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who assumes responsibility for intelligence collection and analysis, direct intervention, and international interfacing in cases of terrorism?

    <p>The federal government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are local first responders the primary responders in cases of natural or anthropogenic disasters?

    <p>Always</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To whom do state officials reach out for assistance if needed?

    <p>Federal agencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to federal money for homeland security resources?

    <p>It goes to local areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of homeland security?

    <p>Securing the country from natural and human threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can request federal assistance if needed in cases of homeland security?

    <p>State governors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can become involved in incidents related to homeland security regardless of local officials' desires?

    <p>Federal agencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What powers belong to the states or the people according to the Tenth Amendment of the US Constitution?

    <p>Powers not delegated to the federal government nor prohibited by it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who famously distinguished between known knowns, known unknowns, and unknown unknowns?

    <p>Donald Rumsfeld</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Tenth Amendment of the US Constitution outline regarding powers?

    <p>Powers not delegated to the federal government nor prohibited by it belong to the states or the people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily responsible for homeland security processes according to the text?

    <p>The states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can the definition of terrorism be interpreted as depending on?

    <p>The operational base and ideology of the actors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author emphasize as being more important than answers in the evolving process of homeland security?

    <p>Asking new questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Cato Institute, what are the odds of being killed by a foreign-born terrorist?

    <p>1 in 4.3 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are individuals far more likely to die from than a terror attack, criminal homicide, or natural disaster?

    <p>Drug overdose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of homeland security according to the text?

    <p>Preventing terrorism and enhancing security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between emergency management and homeland security?

    <p>Scope of activities covered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor makes large urban areas more likely targets of terrorism?

    <p>High population density and media proximity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who assumes responsibility for intelligence collection and analysis, direct intervention, and international interfacing in cases of terrorism?

    <p>Department of Homeland Security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept applies to terrorism, with potential offenders and attractive targets converging when capable guardians are absent?

    <p>'Routine activity theory'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What raises ethical concerns in homeland security practices?

    <p>'Profiling'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is homeland security considered as?

    <p>'National mission area'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author consider to be more important than answers in homeland security?

    <p>Asking the right questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Cato Institute, what are the odds of being killed by a foreign-born terrorist?

    <p>1 in 4.3 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are individuals far more likely to die from than a terror attack, criminal homicide, or natural disaster?

    <p>Drug overdose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor makes large urban areas more likely targets of terrorism?

    <p>High population density and media proximity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily influences the likelihood of being a victim of various types of events?

    <p>Individual lifestyle choices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept applies to terrorism, with potential offenders and attractive targets converging when capable guardians are absent?

    <p>Routine activity theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who assumes responsibility for intelligence collection and analysis, direct intervention, and international interfacing in cases of terrorism?

    <p>Federal law enforcement agencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has shaped the need for homeland security expansion?

    <p>Terrorist attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'What is homeland security considered as?' What is the correct answer according to the text?

    <p>'An all-encompassing concept to protect against potential threats'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'What plays a significant role in policy making and public safety?' According to the text, what is the correct answer?

    <p>'Media reporting'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • The Tenth Amendment of the US Constitution outlines that powers not delegated to the federal government nor prohibited by it to the states belong to the states or the people.
    • Homeland security processes primarily fall to the states, with governors able to request federal assistance if needed.
    • The federal government assumes responsibility for intelligence collection and analysis, direct intervention, and international interfacing in cases of terrorism.
    • The definition of terrorism can be interpreted as an act of invasion or insurrection depending on the operational base and ideology of the actors.
    • Local first responders are always the first responders in cases of natural or anthropogenic disasters.
    • State officials are contacted for assistance if needed and can request federal assistance.
    • Federal agencies such as the BATFE, OSHA, and others may become involved in incidents regardless of local officials' desires.
    • Federal money goes to local areas for homeland security resources, and the amount varies.
    • The definition of homeland security given in the text coincides with a broad understanding of securing the country from both natural and human threats.
    • Donald Rumsfeld, former US Secretary of Defense, famously distinguished between known knowns, known unknowns, and unknown unknowns, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging the existence and potential impact of the latter.

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