Which international convention addresses the financing of terrorism?
a) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
b) Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide
c) International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism
d) The Hague Convention
Which of the following is the primary objective of counterterrorism laws?
a) To enhance trade relations
b) To prevent acts of terrorism
c) To support foreign investments
d) To establish military dominance
Which piece of legislation was enacted in the United States in response to the September 11 attacks?
a) Patriot Act
b) National Security Act
c) Homeland Security Act
d) Anti-Terrorism Act
Which country was the first to establish a comprehensive counterterrorism law following the September 11 attacks?
a) United States
b) United Kingdom
c) Canada
d) Australia
What is the primary aim of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1373 (2001)?
a) To encourage international trade
b) To combat the financing of terrorism
c) To establish a military alliance against terrorism
d) To promote human rights and democracy
Which of the following is a central feature of anti-terrorism legislation?
a) Decriminalizing acts of violence
b) Expanding personal freedoms
c) Empowering security agencies to investigate and detain suspects
d) Reducing military expenditures
The Terrorism Act 2000 is a counterterrorism law in which country?
a) United States
b) United Kingdom
c) Canada
d) Australia
Which act of legislation criminalizes acts of terrorism and includes provisions for prosecution in the United States?
a) Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act
b) USA Patriot Act
c) Homeland Security Act
d) Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
What is the purpose of the Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) list maintained by the U.S. Department of State?
a) To restrict access to international markets for terrorist groups
b) To identify and designate groups engaging in terrorism
c) To facilitate humanitarian aid to affected regions
d) To grant asylum to individuals from conflict zones
Which international law prohibits the unlawful acquisition of weapons by terrorists?
a) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
b) Arms Trade Treaty
c) Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
d) International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism
Which of the following is considered a terrorist offense under the UN International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings?
a) Attacking a country’s financial system
b) Using weapons of mass destruction
c) The intentional detonation of explosive devices with the aim of killing civilians
d) Launching cyberattacks against government systems
The “No Fly List” used in the United States is a counterterrorism measure implemented by which government agency?
a) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
b) Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
c) Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
d) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
What is one of the main criticisms of counterterrorism laws regarding civil liberties?
a) They restrict the activities of intelligence agencies
b) They often result in the violation of privacy and freedom of expression
c) They encourage international cooperation
d) They foster economic growth
Which act passed by the U.S. Congress grants expanded surveillance powers to government agencies for counterterrorism purposes?
a) Patriot Act
b) Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act
c) Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act
d) Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
The Comprehensive Anti-Terrorism Act of 2001 in India was enacted to combat terrorism primarily in which region?
a) Kashmir
b) Punjab
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Rajasthan
The United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) seeks to prevent the proliferation of which type of weapons to terrorists?
a) Chemical weapons
b) Biological weapons
c) Nuclear weapons
d) Conventional weapons
Which is a key feature of counterterrorism laws in many countries regarding terrorist financing?
a) Banning all types of investments
b) Freezing assets of suspected individuals and organizations
c) Promoting international trade relations
d) Allowing tax exemptions for terrorism-related activities
The Anti-Terrorism Act of 1997 is associated with which country?
a) United Kingdom
b) United States
c) India
d) Pakistan
The Terrorism and Prevention of Terrorist Financing Act was enacted by which country in response to growing international terrorism?
a) Canada
b) United States
c) United Kingdom
d) Australia
Which country passed the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Act in 2012 to enhance counterterrorism measures?
a) United States
b) Canada
c) Australia
d) United Kingdom
Which of the following defines terrorism according to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)?
a) Acts committed by individuals without a clear political or ideological agenda
b) The use of violence for political, religious, or ideological purposes
c) Acts aimed at improving economic conditions
d) Criminal acts committed within the borders of a nation
Which counterterrorism law empowers the U.S. government to detain terrorism suspects indefinitely without trial?
a) Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
b) USA Patriot Act
c) Military Commissions Act
d) National Defense Authorization Act
Which of the following is a counterterrorism measure used by countries to limit terrorist recruitment online?
a) Banning free speech online
b) Social media monitoring and blocking terrorist content
c) Limiting access to technology
d) Providing free internet access
The U.S. government can designate groups as “Specially Designated Global Terrorists” under which law?
a) National Defense Authorization Act
b) Patriot Act
c) Immigration and Nationality Act
d) Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act
The UN Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT) supports countries in developing what?
a) Economic sanctions
b) Counterterrorism infrastructure
c) Human rights protection
d) Intelligence sharing agreements
The “Anti-Terrorism (Financing) Act” primarily targets the financing of terrorism in which aspect?
a) Freezing of bank accounts
b) Blocking of international aid
c) Restricting access to military weapons
d) Limiting trade with foreign governments
The primary international legal tool to combat terrorism financing is the
a) UN Security Council Resolution 1373
b) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
c) European Union Anti-Terrorism Directive
d) Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
Which of the following is a method used by governments to combat the radicalization of individuals towards terrorism?
a) Banning all forms of religious expression
b) Offering rehabilitation programs for extremists
c) Limiting access to education
d) Closing borders for specific groups
