How our government has been structured and organized

1.  Based on the textbook readings, we have seen how our government has been structured and organized, and we have seen how the creation of laws can affect us. Do you believe the three-tier government and the structure of homeland security protects us safely and efficiently today? Explain. 

2. Should the rule against double jeopardy be waived when a suspect is charged with, or suspected of, terrorist activities? Why, or why not? Support your facts. 

3.Discuss the national security exception to treaties. Do these exceptions render treaties immaterial? What binds countries to the restrictions of a given treaty if they can be "waived" by claiming that abiding the terms will pose a risk to national security?

These are discussion board question.  Homeland Security class.  Please keep number.  150 words only.