Question 1

What is the Defense Against Weapons of Mass Destruction Act?

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A)   It attempts to set standard federal guidelines for the issuance of drivers licenses in an effort to ensure their validity and security.
B)   It is aimed at the need to develop and stockpile medical countermeasures necessary to treat victims of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive agents.
C)   It responded to concerns following the Oklahoma City bombing and the sarin gas attacks about the poor state of capabilities in the U.S to deal with WMD attacks, especially at the state level.
D)   It was designed to provide market incentives to pharmaceutical and other biotechnology companies to engage in vaccine research and to ensure a market for new vaccines by providing for government purchase. It also provided for expedited funding and approval procedures.

Question 2

Despite an honest effort from lawmakers, the FDA remains unimpressed with the Food Safety Modernization Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The more countries involved in a convention (universal), the more narrow the focus of the topic (sectoral rather than comprehensive)

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What refers to the laws, legal structures, and binding authorities that define the possible actions governments can take in response to the issues of terrorism and homeland security?

Accepted Answer

A)   Executive Orders
B)   Legal Regimes
C)   Regional Conventions
D)   Presidential Directives

Question 5

Responses to public health emergencies have always been on time. There exists no ambiguity over fundamental issues about who is responsible for what.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What explains why the United Nations has no definition on terrorism?

Accepted Answer

A)   Special interest groups for the media prefer to televise the debates and send lobbyists to make sure they continue.
B)   Many nations gained their independence through what may have been considered terrorist attacks and tactics and are now members of the United Nations.
C)   To define terrorism would be to limit what can be called terrorism, so it is advantageous to make it a vague concept.
D)   The lack of serious terrorism lately has caused them to move on to other, more important issues.

Question 7

What was Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Previously, the DHS was authorized to regulate chemical facility security. This was issued to implement that authorization.
B)   It was designed to provide market incentives to pharmaceutical and other biotechnology companies to engage in vaccine research and to ensure a market for new vaccines by providing for government purchase. It also provided for expedited funding and approval procedures.
C)   The first law to formalize federal disaster relief to both States and individuals and families in one place. It also created the authority for the President to issue emergency declarations.
D)   It responded to concerns following the Oklahoma City bombing and the sarin gas attacks about the poor state of capabilities in the U.S to deal with WMD attacks, especially at the state level.

Exam 13: Law and Terrorism: Domestic and International Legal Regimes

The more countries involved in a convention (universal), the more narrow the focus of the topic (sectoral rather than comprehensive)

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What was Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) ?

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What is the Defense Against Weapons of Mass Destruction Act?

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Responses to public health emergencies have always been on time. There exists no ambiguity over fundamental issues about who is responsible for what.

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What refers to the laws, legal structures, and binding authorities that define the possible actions governments can take in response to the issues of terrorism and homeland security?

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Despite an honest effort from lawmakers, the FDA remains unimpressed with the Food Safety Modernization Act.

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What explains why the United Nations has no definition on terrorism?

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Exam 13: Law and Terrorism: Domestic and International Legal Regimes

The more countries involved in a convention (universal), the more narrow the focus of the topic (sectoral rather than comprehensive)

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What was Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) ?

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What is the Defense Against Weapons of Mass Destruction Act?

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Responses to public health emergencies have always been on time. There exists no ambiguity over fundamental issues about who is responsible for what.

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What refers to the laws, legal structures, and binding authorities that define the possible actions governments can take in response to the issues of terrorism and homeland security?

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Despite an honest effort from lawmakers, the FDA remains unimpressed with the Food Safety Modernization Act.

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What explains why the United Nations has no definition on terrorism?

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