National Security Policy

Question 1

What is the primary focus of US national security policy?

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protecting citizens and the nation

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

What is the best way for the United States to work with other countries as part of national security policy?

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to promote trade

Question 6

What is the purpose of establishing economic sanctions?

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to pressure a nation to change its policies

Question 7

When was the Department of Homeland Security formed?

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after the September 11 attacks

Question 8

Which body of the federal government approves treaties with other nations?

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the Senate

Question 9

In which scenario might economic interests play a larger role than military force in US national security?

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when a country is in possession of a desired commodity

Question 10

Why did the United States use export controls with North Korea?

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to stop the development of nuclear weapons

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