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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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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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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 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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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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Review this map of the world.

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A
The United States encouraged the spread of communism.
B
The United States passed the Patriot Act to identify communists.
C
The United States engaged in a cold war with the Soviet Union.
D
The United States built an alliance with Eastern European nations.
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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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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 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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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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