Department of Homeland Security Policies

The video explores the evolution of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from its inception post-9/11 under President Bush to its current state under President Biden. It highlights the shifts in focus and policies across different administrations, including Bush's emphasis on law enforcement and surveillance, Obama's increased funding and community partnerships, Trump's immigration policies and Muslim ban, and Biden's focus on white supremacy. The video critiques the continuity of DHS's approach and questions its effectiveness in ensuring national security.

What was the primary reason for the creation of the Department of Homeland Security?

• To manage natural disasters

• To restructure the federal government

• To improve healthcare systems

• To enhance national security post-9/11

Which of the following was a significant change in DHS policy during Obama's presidency?

• Decreased collaboration with local communities

• Focus on healthcare improvements

• Increased funding and domestic surveillance

• Reduction in surveillance activities

What was a major criticism of the DHS's counter-terrorism efforts during Obama's tenure?

• Excessive focus on natural disasters

• Failure to prevent a plane bombing

• Inadequate training of personnel

• Lack of funding

What was a major challenge faced by DHS in its counter-terrorism efforts?

• Lack of interagency communication

• Excessive funding

• Over-reliance on international support

• Focus on environmental issues

During Trump's presidency, what was the impact of the Muslim ban?

• Focus on environmental policies

• Increased refugee intake

• Ban on travel from countries with large Muslim populations

• Reduction in immigration arrests

What was a key feature of Trump's DHS policies?

• Decreased funding for counter-terrorism

• Reduction in immigration enforcement

• Focus on minority groups in counter-terrorism efforts

• Increased collaboration with international agencies

How did the Biden administration respond to the threat of white supremacy?

• By reducing DHS funding

• By eliminating the DHS

• By increasing focus on white supremacist terrorism

• By focusing solely on international threats

What continuity is observed across different presidential administrations regarding DHS?

• Ongoing focus on national security and terrorism

• Consistent reduction in DHS funding

• Complete overhaul of DHS policies

• Elimination of racial profiling

What was a significant outcome of the DHS's focus on minority communities?

• Improved international relations

• Reduction in domestic terrorism

• Heightened racial profiling and Islamophobia

• Increased community trust

What is a potential consequence of increased DHS funding under Biden?

• Decreased focus on minority communities

• Increased targeting of Muslim, Black, and Brown communities

• Reduction in national security measures

• Improved healthcare systems