Question:

The discussion assignment for this week includes a review of the Key Assignment Outline completed by one of your classmates, as well as a substantial response to at least one other student.

Primary Task Response: Your first task is to post your own Key Assignment Outline to the discussion area so that other students are able to review your plan. Attach your document to the main discussion post, and include any notes you feel are appropriate. The purpose of this assignment is to help improve the quality of the Key Assignment Draft you will complete next week.

USE THE BELOW INFO TO COMPLETE THIS ASSIGNMENT

For this nation to be truly successful in the area of homeland security, the public has a role to play as well. The task for your group is to recommend, as a group, a policy position on the subject of martial law. In the event of a terrorist attack or a natural or man-made disaster, the question posed to you is should people be required to submit to military policing of U.S. streets?

Your instructor will divide you into small groups of 4-5 people. Y

Make an OUTLINE discussing the possibility of martial law in the wake of a terrorist attack or a significant natural or man-made disaster.

What is the purpose of martial law? Explain.

What would have to be the magnitude of an event for the government to decide to initiate martial law? Why?

Currently, how likely do you think it is that martial law will be initiated in response to a significant terrorist attack or natural disaster?

Explain.

With regard to the U.S. Constitution and civil liberties, what are the arguments against the use of martial law? Explain.

Do you agree or disagree? Explain your position.