National Security Policy

Question 1

With which nations did the United States enter into a military conflict when George W. Bush was president?

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Afghanistan and Iraq

Question 2

What was one criticism of the executive order known as "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States”?

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It was considered to be a ban on Islamic nations.

Question 3

National Security policies are defined by _______ in response to current events, changes in leadership and the needs of the nation.

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Congress

Question 4

What is the primary focus of US national security policy?

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protecting citizens and the nation

Question 5

If a security threat is deemed drastic enough to declare war, which of the following is able to make that declaration?

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Congress

Question 6

The Rio Treaty of 1947 was a defense agreement between

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North America and South America.

Question 7

Why did the United States join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in 1949?

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to protect against the Soviet Union and the spread of communism

Question 8

When was the Department of Homeland Security formed?

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after the September 11 attacks

Question 9

Which event led to an heightened focus on national security?

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September 11 attacks

Question 10

Review this map of the world.

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The United States engaged in a cold war with the Soviet Union.

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