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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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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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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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What is the primary focus of US national security policy?

A
invading hostile countries
B
reaching trade agreements
C
protecting citizens and the nation
D
building alliances with miltary leaders
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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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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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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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When was the Department of Homeland Security formed?

A
after World War II
B
after the Vietnam War
C
after the September 11 attacks
D
after the Covid-19 pandemic began
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Why did the United States join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in 1949?

A
to improve relations with communist countries in Eastern Europe
B
to protect against the Soviet Union and the spread of communism
C
to share a common currency across all nations within the treaty
D
to create a policy of using military force to combat terrorism
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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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