National Security Policy Answers

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The Rio Treaty of 1947 was a defense agreement between

A
the United States and Brazil.
B
the United States and Japan.
C
North America and South America.
D
the nations that border the Atlantic Ocean.
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Which body of the federal government implements national security policies?

A
Senate
B
Supreme Court
C
Department of State
D
House of Representatives
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What was one criticism of the executive order known as "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States”?

A
It violated the conditions of the Patriot Act.
B
It was considered to be a ban on Islamic nations.
C
It did not do enough to stop the spread of communism.
D
It opposed an earlier executive order from another president.
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Which event led to an heightened focus on national security?

A
the Patriot Act
B
war in Afghanistan
C
September 11 attacks
D
the Japanese Treaty of 1960
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Why did the United States use export controls with North Korea?

A
to bring an end to the Cold War
B
to help install a dictator in power
C
to stop the development of nuclear weapons
D
to respond to an attack within the United States
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In which scenario might economic interests play a larger role than military force in US national security?

A
when a country is not developed enough to pose a threat
B
when a country is trying to expand its trade capabilities
C
when a country is in possession of a desired commodity
D
when a country is unresponsive to diplomatic approaches
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With which nations did the United States enter into a military conflict when George W. Bush was president?

A
Afghanistan and Iraq
B
Germany and Japan
C
Cuba and Nicaragua
D
Soviet Union and North Korea
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What would be the best reason for the United States to provide military aid to another country?

A
to protect an established alliance
B
to improve the other nation’s reputation
C
to help the other country gain greater power
D
to result in a new trade agreement or alliance
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What is the best way for the United States to work with other countries as part of national security policy?

A
to promote trade
B
to encourage travel
C
to strengthen the military
D
to aid the arrival of immigrants

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