Based on your reading of the following, choose the best answer.
since the september 11th attacks against new york city, the new york air and national guard, part of "joint task force empire shield," can be seen in penn station and other critical transportation hubs. these soldiers are in military uniform and carry guns to protect new yorkers against terrorist attacks. which federal act mandates that federal, state, and local governments work more closely together to protect u. s. citizens from terrorism?

homeland protection act of 2002
homeland security executive directive of 2001
homeland security act of 2002
national guard protection act of 2002