Question

question 7 of 10

what legislation was passed as part of george w. bushs war on terror that allowed the federal government to conduct federal screening of passengers and baggage at airports?

a. aviation and transportation security act
b. department of airport security
c. usa patriot act
d. department of homeland security

Explanation:

Identify the key legislative action

The question asks for the specific legislation passed under George W. Bush's administration that federalized airport security screening for passengers and baggage.

Evaluate the options

• A. Aviation and Transportation Security Act: Passed in November 2001, this act established the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and mandated federal screening of passengers and baggage.
• B. Department of Airport Security: This is not a real federal department or piece of legislation.
• C. USA PATRIOT Act: While passed during the War on Terror, this act focused primarily on surveillance, intelligence gathering, and anti-money laundering, rather than airport screening operations.
• D. Department of Homeland Security: This is a cabinet-level department created by the Homeland Security Act of 2002, not the specific legislation that established federal airport screening.

Answer:

• (A) Aviation and Transportation Security Act (Correct answer)
• (B) Department of Airport Security
• (C) USA PATRIOT Act
• (D) Department of Homeland Security