National Security Policy

Question 1

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to stop a larger enemy or threat

Question 2

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to protect against the Soviet Union and the spread of communism

Question 3

Why was the Patriot Act passed in 2001?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to expand the government’s ability to identify terrorists

Question 4

What is the purpose of establishing economic sanctions?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to pressure a nation to change its policies

Question 5

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It was considered to be a ban on Islamic nations.

Question 6

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Congress

Question 7

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Afghanistan and Iraq

Question 8

What is the primary focus of US national security policy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

protecting citizens and the nation

Question 9

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the Senate

Question 10

Which event led to an heightened focus on national security?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

September 11 attacks

National Security Policy Answers