Terrorism Independent Project: homeland security and maintaining the fundamental civil liberties guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution

Terrorism Independent Project: homeland security and maintaining the fundamental civil liberties guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution

Deliverable Length:  10-12 pages

As terrorists step up the methodology and the atrociousness of subsequent acts and the government responds with ever-increasing surveillance, intelligence gathering, searches, and directives, many feel that there is an erosion in the freedom of movement in the United States.

Assignment Guidelines

• Address the following in 10–12 pages:
  • Does current research show that there is a point of equilibrium between homeland security and maintaining the fundamental civil liberties guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution? Will security issues ever trump the freedom of U.S. citizens? Explain.
    • Use examples from scholarly and academic sources to support your response.
  • What was the PATRIOT Act’s role in establishing the use of fusion centers across the country? Explain.
    • What was the intended outcome in establishing these U.S. fusion centers between U.S. intelligence agencies and local law enforcement agencies? Explain.
    • What are the short-term benefits and consequences of using fusion centers to improve information sharing among the various agencies throughout the different levels of government? Explain.
      • What are the long-term benefits and consequences? Explain.
  • What are 2 other specific response tactics to the terrorist threat to the United States? Describe and explain.
    • When were these tactics implemented? Describe.
    • What is the purpose of these tactics? Explain.
    • How are civil liberties addressed with regard to these tactics? Explain.
    • Are these tactics effective at fulfilling their intended purpose? Why or why not? Use research to support your claims.
  • Conclude your paper with a recommendation on what should be done to curb the terrorist threat while maintaining civil liberties.
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.

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