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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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