The 2003 Creation of the Department of Homeland Security Exemplified

question 58

Multiple Choice

The 2003 creation of the Department of Homeland Security exemplified the principle that bureaucracies are sometimes created

• A)even against tremendous antibureaucratic sentiment among the citizenry.
• B)for no apparent reason at all.
• C)for political reasons, such as to avoid blame for failing to respond to a threat.
• D)because of the history principle.
• E)in response to petitions from foreign governments.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Intake Procedures

Intake procedures are the steps and protocols followed by organizations or services to admit or register new clients, patients, or participants, often involving assessment and information gathering.

Staffing Requirements

Staffing requirements refer to the specific qualifications, skills, and number of employees needed to fulfill the operational needs of an organization.

Direct Service Requirements

Essential tasks or services that must be provided directly to fulfill certain goals or meet specific needs.

Iron Triangle

A term in political science that describes the policy-making relationship among the congressional committees, the bureaucracy (government agencies), and interest groups, highlighting a closed, mutually supportive system that can be hard to penetrate or influence from the outside.