1. If you were a member of Congress, what types of standards would you propose to measure the effectiveness of the spending that is occurring for homeland security? How would you propose to determine if the spending has raised individual, community, and private sector preparedness for the new terrorist threat?

2. What are the principle functions of the Patriot Act, the Homeland Security Act, and Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5?

3. What issues have been raised concerning some of the authorities granted government agencies in the Patriot Act?

4. What additional statutory authorities and resources do you think emergency managers require in order to function effectively in homeland security?

5. Summary/Discussion - in reference to the answers provided in each narrative above, provide a summary.