BCJ Homeland Security and Terrorism

Question 1

Which federal agency was created after the September 11, 2001 attacks to coordinate U.S. domestic security?

Accepted Answer

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Answer

FBI

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NSA

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CIA

Question 2

What is the primary legal authority for domestic intelligence gathering and surveillance in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

The USA PATRIOT Act

Answer

The RICO Act

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The Civil Rights Act

Answer

The Privacy Act

Question 3

Which term describes terrorism carried out by individuals radicalized domestically without direct foreign direction?

Accepted Answer

Lone-wolf terrorism

Answer

State-sponsored terrorism

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International terrorism

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Cyberterrorism

Question 4

What is 'radicalization' in the context of terrorism studies?

Accepted Answer

The process by which an individual adopts extremist ideologies that may lead to violence

Answer

Becoming a law enforcement officer

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Joining a foreign military

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Obtaining dual citizenship

Question 5

Which federal law enforcement agency has primary responsibility for investigating domestic terrorism in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

FBI

Answer

DEA

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ATF

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Secret Service

Question 6

What is 'fusion center' in the U.S. homeland security framework?

Accepted Answer

A state or regional information-sharing hub linking federal, state, and local agencies

Answer

A nuclear power facility

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A border patrol command post

Answer

An immigration detention facility