Question

the creation of the Department of Homeland Security is an example of ____ (A) A new phenomenon where an agency has been created which seems to be beyond the scope of the federal or state governments.(B) The states and the federal government taking equal responsibility for the security of the country.(C) The growing power of the federal government in the wake of 9/11.(D) The states taking back power from the federal government.

Answer 1

Answer:

(C) The growing power of the federal government in the wake of 9/11.

Explanation:

The Department of Homeland Security is a cabinet of the U.S. federal government created by the executive branch, and with the passing of the Homeland Security Act by Congress in 2002, with one of thier main purposes being fighting off terrorist attacks similiar to the ones commited in 9/11.

The creation of this department is an extension of the federal government as a tool to operate in matters concerning foreign individuals crossing American land, not only terrorism, but also border security and immigration.