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What is the main focus of homeland security according to the US Department of Homeland Security?
Preventing terrorist attacks
How does the US Department of Homeland Security define homeland security?
As a national effort to prevent terrorist attacks
When should the term 'homeland security' be capitalized?
Only in reference to the US Department of Homeland Security
Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of homeland security according to the text?
Preventing international conflicts
What has the homeland security definition expanded to include?
Mass causality events
What drives the need for homeland security expansion?
Public perception shaped by mass media and social media
What enables instant reporting and influences public opinion?
Social media and technology
Which theory explains how human interactions are based on preconceived notions and stereotypes?
Symbolic interaction theory
What plays a significant role in policy making and public safety?
Perception
What does society debate regarding homeland security policy?
Whether policy is based on consensus or conflict
Who may homeland security policy in the US post-9/11 favor?
Urban residents or specific groups
What raises ethical concerns in homeland security practices?
Profiling
What is homeland security considered as?
A complex system with interacting components and processes
What has shaped the need for homeland security expansion?
Public perception driven by mass media and social media
What is the major driver for the need for homeland security expansion?
Public perception driven by mass media and social media
What explains the basis of human interactions according to the text?
Symbolic interaction theory
What is the primary focus of homeland security?
Protecting the country from natural and human-caused disasters
Why did the response to Hurricane Katrina lead to a reevaluation of agency mandates and capabilities?
To expand homeland security to include natural disasters
Who are the stakeholders in homeland security?
General public, government agencies, private businesses, and NGOs
What is the main difference between emergency management and homeland security?
Emergency management focuses on risk avoidance and prediction, while homeland security is proactive and reactive
What is the federal role in emergency management according to the constitution?
Primarily supportive when requested by states
Which agencies are involved in homeland security?
Law enforcement, fire service, emergency medical services, and infrastructure providers
What is crucial for improving preparedness in homeland security?
Assessment through training, technology, and operations
Who are considered as part of homeland security stakeholders?
General public, government agencies, private businesses, and NGOs
What is the scope of activities covered under homeland security?
Beyond counter-terrorism to encompass various areas including natural disasters
What are the characteristics of an open system as related to homeland security?
Evolving in response to external inputs such as public perception and needs
What led to the expansion of homeland security to include natural disasters?
Response to Hurricane Katrina
What does the author encourage readers to do in the field of homeland security?
Question and not rely on assumptions
According to the Cato Institute, what are the odds of being killed by a foreign-born terrorist?
1 in 4.3 million
Which risk is generally higher than the risk of being a victim of terrorism?
Natural disasters
What theory suggests that motivated offenders and attractive targets must converge when capable guardians are absent?
Routine activities theory
Which factor makes large urban areas more likely targets of terrorism?
Population and property density, and media attention
In what way does lifestyle affect the likelihood of being a victim of various types of events?
It can make you more or less likely to be a victim
What concept applies to terrorism, with potential offenders and attractive targets converging when capable guardians are absent?
'Routine activities theory'
What do factors like urbanization and industrialization increase the likelihood of?
Increased crime or terrorism
What is a higher risk for first responders due to their occupation?
Injury and death
What aspect influences the likelihood of being a victim of various types of events?
Residence, employment, and leisure activities
What increases the likelihood of being a victim of various types of events?
'Absence of capable guardians'
What presents a lower risk than natural disasters according to the text?
Terrorism
Who assumes responsibility for intelligence collection and analysis, direct intervention, and international interfacing in cases of terrorism?
The federal government
When are local first responders the primary responders in cases of natural or anthropogenic disasters?
Always
To whom do state officials reach out for assistance if needed?
Federal agencies
What happens to federal money for homeland security resources?
It goes to local areas
What is the definition of homeland security?
Securing the country from natural and human threats
Who can request federal assistance if needed in cases of homeland security?
State governors
Who can become involved in incidents related to homeland security regardless of local officials' desires?
Federal agencies
What powers belong to the states or the people according to the Tenth Amendment of the US Constitution?
Powers not delegated to the federal government nor prohibited by it
Who famously distinguished between known knowns, known unknowns, and unknown unknowns?
Donald Rumsfeld
What does the Tenth Amendment of the US Constitution outline regarding powers?
Powers not delegated to the federal government nor prohibited by it belong to the states or the people.
What is primarily responsible for homeland security processes according to the text?
The states
What can the definition of terrorism be interpreted as depending on?
The operational base and ideology of the actors
What does the author emphasize as being more important than answers in the evolving process of homeland security?
Asking new questions
According to the Cato Institute, what are the odds of being killed by a foreign-born terrorist?
1 in 4.3 million
What are individuals far more likely to die from than a terror attack, criminal homicide, or natural disaster?
Drug overdose
What is the primary focus of homeland security according to the text?
Preventing terrorism and enhancing security
What is the main difference between emergency management and homeland security?
Scope of activities covered
Which factor makes large urban areas more likely targets of terrorism?
High population density and media proximity
Who assumes responsibility for intelligence collection and analysis, direct intervention, and international interfacing in cases of terrorism?
Department of Homeland Security
What concept applies to terrorism, with potential offenders and attractive targets converging when capable guardians are absent?
'Routine activity theory'
What raises ethical concerns in homeland security practices?
'Profiling'
What is homeland security considered as?
'National mission area'
What does the author consider to be more important than answers in homeland security?
Asking the right questions
According to the Cato Institute, what are the odds of being killed by a foreign-born terrorist?
1 in 4.3 million
What are individuals far more likely to die from than a terror attack, criminal homicide, or natural disaster?
Drug overdose
What factor makes large urban areas more likely targets of terrorism?
High population density and media proximity
What primarily influences the likelihood of being a victim of various types of events?
Individual lifestyle choices
What concept applies to terrorism, with potential offenders and attractive targets converging when capable guardians are absent?
Routine activity theory
Who assumes responsibility for intelligence collection and analysis, direct intervention, and international interfacing in cases of terrorism?
Federal law enforcement agencies
What has shaped the need for homeland security expansion?
Terrorist attacks
'What is homeland security considered as?' What is the correct answer according to the text?
'An all-encompassing concept to protect against potential threats'
'What plays a significant role in policy making and public safety?' According to the text, what is the correct answer?
'Media reporting'
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.
Test your knowledge about disaster management, government response, and public policies aimed at protecting the United States from various threats including terrorism and natural disasters. Explore the concepts of open and closed systems in the context of government responses to crises such as Hurricane Katrina.
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