Exam 10: Terrorism And Homeland Security

The USA PATRIOT Act gave police unprecedented ability to__________.

Islamic extremism is one example of __________ motives for terrorism.

The FBI defines __________ as "the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government,the civilian population,or any segment thereof,in furtherance of political or social objectives."

The use of force or violence against persons or property in violation of the criminal laws of the United States for purposes of intimidation,coercion or ransom.

CEDAP awards free equipment to local police departments.

List the common elements found in most definitions of terrorism and explain the various types of terrorism that pose a threat to the safety and security of Americans.

An attack on our nation's "soft" agricultural heartland is an example of __________.

A(An)__________ is defined as a "holy war."

The explosion of or attack on information systems.

Terrorists do not see themselves as evil.

A deconfliction is designed to___________.

In which case did the Supreme Court rule that a citizen detained in the United States as an enemy combatant must be afforded the opportunity to rebut such a designation?

Chemical devices are more likely than nuclear or biological agents to be used because the raw materials are easy to get and easy to use.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is the lead agency for consequence management after a terrorist attack.

"Soft" terrorist targets include which of the following?

___________ has occurred when the coverage of terrorism inspires more terrorism.

A group of individuals designed to remain undiscovered until they are called upon to act are called a(an)__________.

International terrorism is foreign-based or directed by countries or groups from within the United States against the United States.

On October 8,2001,President Bush signed Executive Order 13228,establishing the ___________ to develop and coordinate the implementation of a comprehensive national strategy to secure the United States from terrorist threats or attacks.

Anthrax,botulism,smallpox and salmonella are examples of___________.