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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 did not do enough to stop the spread of communism.
B
It violated the conditions of the Patriot Act.
C
It was considered to be a ban on Islamic nations.
D
It opposed an earlier executive order from another president.
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Beginning in 2001, one of the goals of the war in Afghanistan was to

A
contain the spread of communism.
B
remove Saddam Hussein from power.
C
weaken the threat posed by al-Qaeda.
D
use force to seize oil supplies.
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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 encourage travel
B
to aid the arrival of immigrants
C
to promote trade
D
to strengthen the military
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What is the role of the Department of Homeland Security?

A
This agency approves treaties established with other nations.
B
This agency monitors and assesses threats from terrorism.
C
This agency engages in intelligence operations within other nations.
D
This agency conducts military operations and oversees the troops.
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Which event led to an heightened focus on national security?

A
war in Afghanistan
B
the Japanese Treaty of 1960
C
the Patriot Act
D
September 11 attacks
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Which example best illustrates the role of the legislative branch in national security?

A
The courts determine whether a new law related to security is constitutional.
B
The United States meets with other leaders to negotiate a trade treaty.
C
The federal government votes on a budget to provide safety and security.
D
The federal government has different agencies that protect the nation.
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When was the Department of Homeland Security formed?

A
after World War II
B
after the Covid-19 pandemic began
C
after the Vietnam War
D
after the September 11 attacks
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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 result in a new trade agreement or alliance
C
to improve the other nation’s reputation
D
to help the other country gain greater power
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Why did the United States use export controls with North Korea?

A
to respond to an attack within the United States
B
to stop the development of nuclear weapons
C
to bring an end to the Cold War
D
to help install a dictator in power
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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 in possession of a desired commodity
B
when a country is unresponsive to diplomatic approaches
C
when a country is trying to expand its trade capabilities
D
when a country is not developed enough to pose a threat

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