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If a security threat is deemed drastic enough to declare war, which of the following is able to make that declaration?

A
Congress
B
Senate
C
president
D
House of Representatives
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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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Which body of the federal government implements national security policies?

A
Senate
B
Supreme Court
C
Department of State
D
House of Representatives
4

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

A
to help bring an end to protests
B
to stop a larger enemy or threat
C
to allow dictators to gain control
D
to take control of the government
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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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Why was the Patriot Act passed in 2001?

A
to end the development of nuclear weapons in North Korea
B
to provide a national response to the Covid-19 pandemic
C
to bring an end to the Cold War with the Soviet Union
D
to expand the government’s ability to identify terrorists
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What is the purpose of establishing economic sanctions?

A
to enter into an alliance with a country
B
to honor the terms of a trade agreement
C
to pressure a nation to change its policies
D
to provide financial aid to a nation in need
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Which example best illustrates the role of the legislative branch in national security?

A
The United States meets with other leaders to negotiate a trade treaty.
B
The federal government votes on a budget to provide safety and security.
C
The federal government has different agencies that protect the nation.
D
The courts determine whether a new law related to security is constitutional.
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Which body of the federal government approves treaties with other nations?

A
the Senate
B
the Supreme Court
C
the Department of State
D
the House of Representatives
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National Security policies are defined by _______ in response to current events, changes in leadership and the needs of the nation.

A
the President
B
Congress
C
amending the Constitution
D
the Department of Defense

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