National Security Policy

Question 1

What is the purpose of establishing economic sanctions?

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to pressure a nation to change its policies

Question 2

Review this map of the world.

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

Question 3

Why was the Patriot Act passed in 2001?

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to expand the government’s ability to identify terrorists

Question 4

What is the primary focus of US national security policy?

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protecting citizens and the nation

Question 5

Which example best illustrates the role of the legislative branch in national security?

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The federal government votes on a budget to provide safety and security.

Question 6

What would be the best reason for the United States to provide military aid to another country?

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to protect an established alliance

Question 7

The Rio Treaty of 1947 was a defense agreement between

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North America and South America.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

What is the most likely reason why the United States would send military aid to countries controlled by dictators?

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to stop a larger enemy or threat

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