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The new federal agency created in response to the terrorist attacks is the

a. CIA
b. Office Of Terrorist Activity
c. Department Of Homeland Security
d. Terrorism Defense Agency

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The answer is letter c. It is a cabinet department and is primary responsible for defending U.S. territories and protectorates. It is also responsible for countering terrorist attacks as well as natural and man-made disasters. It was created after the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
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