Use an existing homeland security-related policy to present a minimum of five-double-spaced pages of narrative presenting the legal basis for the policy. A separate title page and reference page must be included which do not count toward the five page requirement. You are required to research and cite a minimum of four scholarly sources. At least one source will be a legal source.
Grades are based on the following:
Identification of the legal basis for the policy
Fully performing the task assigned
Offering creative and/or critical opinions
Expressing yourself clearly and concisely
Forming logical arguments and conclusions
Grammar and compliance to APA (6th)
The basis for each topic will be supported by a relevant law, statue, or regulation. The list below are suggested homeland security legal and political issues.
Federalism
Fourth Amendment/Due process/Habeas corpus
Military tribunals
Enemy combatants
Rendition
Interrogation techniques (i.e., torture)
Domestic intelligence operations
Domestic military operations
Domestic surveillance
Immigration
U.S. Constitution and Homeland Security
Emergency management
Privacy/civil liberties
Critical infrastructure protection
Transportation security
Border security
Recommended format for the essay:
Background: Brief overview of the subject discussed in your paper.
Hypothesis/Argument: Your thesis statement or the question you seek to answer in your paper.
Analysis: Make your case. Support or explain your position by using the research or opinions of other scholars. Also, identify counter arguments and explain why they do not detract from your position. This section will make up the majority of the paper.
Conclusion: Summarize your findings.