Which of the following BEST describes the shared responsibilities between the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security?

The Department of Homeland Security works to prevent and respond to terrorist threats, while the Department of Justice investigates and prosecutes terrorism-related crimes. This means both departments help protect the public from terrorism, though in different ways. Representing the federal government in court is primarily the Justice Department’s role, and representing the United States abroad is primarily the State Department’s role. The best answer is C, both departments share responsibility in protecting citizens from terrorist threats.

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