1.  Why was the Department of Homeland Security established? (see "Background" below)

2.  What is the purpose of the House Committee on Homeland Security?  (see "Background" below)

3.  Re-read the list of topics the Democrat-led House Homeland-Security Committee and Subcommittees held hearings on during the 111th Congress (from January 3, 2009 to January 3, 2011).

4.  Do you support or oppose the hearings Rep. King is holding on "The Extent of Radicalization in the American Muslim Community and that Community's Response"?  Explain your answer.