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Which department was created in response to the attacks on 9/11?
Which department was created in response to the attacks on 9/11?
Who issued the executive order establishing the Office of Homeland Security and the Homeland Security Council?
Who issued the executive order establishing the Office of Homeland Security and the Homeland Security Council?
What is the main task of the Department of Homeland Security?
What is the main task of the Department of Homeland Security?
Which agency was responsible for ending the National Security Agency's controversial collection of phone data of Americans who have no association with terrorist groups?
Which agency was responsible for ending the National Security Agency's controversial collection of phone data of Americans who have no association with terrorist groups?
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What did President Barack Obama approve in May 2011?
What did President Barack Obama approve in May 2011?
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What is the main focus of the USA PATRIOT Act?
What is the main focus of the USA PATRIOT Act?
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What has been the biggest cause for concern in terms of terrorist threats today, according to the FBI?
What has been the biggest cause for concern in terms of terrorist threats today, according to the FBI?
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Study Notes
Creation of the Department of Homeland Security
- The Department of Homeland Security was created in response to the attacks on 9/11.
Establishment of the Office of Homeland Security and the Homeland Security Council
- The Office of Homeland Security and the Homeland Security Council were established by an executive order issued by President George W. Bush.
Main Task of the Department of Homeland Security
- The main task of the Department of Homeland Security is to prevent and respond to domestic and international terrorist threats.
National Security Agency's Collection of Phone Data
- The USA Freedom Act, passed in 2015, was responsible for ending the National Security Agency's controversial collection of phone data of Americans who have no association with terrorist groups.
Counterterrorism Efforts
- In May 2011, President Barack Obama approved the operation that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden, the founder of the terrorist organization al-Qaeda.
Focus of the USA PATRIOT Act
- The main focus of the USA PATRIOT Act is to enhance the ability of law enforcement agencies to gather intelligence and conduct surveillance on individuals and organizations suspected of terrorism.
Current Terrorist Threats
- The biggest cause for concern in terms of terrorist threats today, according to the FBI, is the increasing number of homegrown violent extremists, inspired by terrorist groups such as the Islamic State.
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Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on the Creation of the Department of Homeland Security Test your knowledge on the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and the measures taken by the United States to enhance national security after the 9/11 attacks. Explore the establishment of the Office of Homeland Security and the Homeland Security Council, and learn about the goals and objectives behind the creation of these entities. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand the development of the nation's security strategy.
