Instruction
Review Chapter 2 of your course text, Introduction to Homeland Security. Focus on key statutes and authorities such as the Nunn-Lugar-Domenici Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 1996, the PATRIOT Act of 2001, the Homeland Security Act of 2002, HSPDs, and the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006. Consider the historical context for the evolution of homeland security legislation.
Review the course media, "National Policies, Laws, and Authorities" with Dr. Phillip Schertzing. Focus on his assessment of the underlying inspiration for these policies, laws, and authorities; their relationships; and their implications and/or challenges.
Select three national policies, laws, and/or authorities related to homeland security.
Consider the similarities and differences between and among the national policies, laws, and/or authorities you selected in terms of their focus, impact, and significance.
Think about at least two implications and/or challenges related to how the national policies, laws, and/or authorities you selected have evolved.
The assignment: (2–3 pages)
Briefly describe three national policies, laws, and/or authorities for homeland security.
Compare (similarities and differences) the national policies, laws, and/or authorities you selected in terms of their focus, impact, and significance.
Explain at least two implications and/or challenges related to how the policies, laws, and/or authorities you selected have evolved. Be specific.
Support your Application Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are asked to provide a reference list only for those resources not included in the Learning Resources for this course.