National Security Policy

Question 1

Which body of the federal government implements national security policies?

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Department of State

Question 2

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 3

When was the Department of Homeland Security formed?

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after the September 11 attacks

Question 4

Which event led to an heightened focus on national security?

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September 11 attacks

Question 5

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

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Afghanistan and Iraq

Question 6

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 7

What is the purpose of establishing economic sanctions?

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to pressure a nation to change its policies

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

The Rio Treaty of 1947 was a defense agreement between

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North America and South America.

Question 10

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

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the Senate

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