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 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 3

Which body of the federal government implements national security policies?

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Department of State

Question 4

The Rio Treaty of 1947 was a defense agreement between

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North America and South America.

Question 5

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 6

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

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to stop the development of nuclear weapons

Question 7

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

Question 8

Why was the Patriot Act passed in 2001?

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to expand the government’s ability to identify terrorists

Question 9

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 10

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

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