One of the Primary Rationales Behind the Creation of the Department

question 62

Multiple Choice

One of the primary rationales behind the creation of the Department of Homeland Security was to:

• A) consolidate border security, intelligence, and emergency response functions.
• B) distribute power to first-responder agencies.
• C) enhance the powers of the Central Intelligence Agency at the expense of the FBI.
• D) create greater state and local cooperation with Interpol.
• E) consolidate state-level police and emergency response powers.

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Definitions:

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