1. How does DHS balance the protection of the nations borders with the freedom of movement of legitimate travelers and goods across the borders.

2. What do you think are the greatest challenges the U.S. government faces today with regards to securing our borders? (correlate this with the current threat picture).

3. How do our nations boarders serve to maintain economic and physical security?

4. What DHS offices are involved in each of the following, and what specific actions do they perform?

a. Immigration

b. Border security

c. Customs Enforcement