National Security and Defense Policy MCQs USA January 8, 2026August 16, 2024 by u930973931_answers 10 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/10 Subscribe 1. The primary mission of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is to: (A) Regulate international trade (B) Oversee the federal judiciary system (C) Manage foreign diplomatic relations (D) Protect the United States from terrorist attacks and natural disasters 2. Which document outlines the strategic objectives and priorities for U.S. national security? (A) The Federal Budget (B) The Constitution (C) The National Security Strategy (NSS) (D) The Bill of Rights 3. The National Security Council (NSC) is responsible for: (A) Advising the President on national security and foreign policy (B) Enforcing domestic law (C) Overseeing federal budgets (D) Regulating international trade 4. Which U.S. agency is primarily responsible for foreign intelligence collection? (A) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (B) National Security Agency (NSA) (C) Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) (D) Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) 5. The Posse Comitatus Act restricts the use of: (A) Federal law enforcement agencies in domestic law enforcement (B) The National Guard in international military operations (C) Private security firms in federal investigations (D) State military forces in overseas deployments 6. Which U.S. military branch is primarily responsible for conducting operations in space? (A) U.S. Army (B) U.S. Navy (C) U.S. Space Force (D) U.S. Air Force 7. The Goldwater–Nichols Act of 1986 restructured which aspect of the U.S. military? (A) The federal budget process (B) The process for military enlistment (C) The command structure of the armed forces (D) The rules for military procurement 8. Which U.S. agency is responsible for providing cyber defense and securing national information infrastructure? (A) National Security Agency (NSA) (B) Department of Defense (DoD) (C) Federal Trade Commission (FTC) (D) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 9. The War Powers Resolution requires the President to: (A) Declare war within 60 days of military engagement (B) Consult with the Secretary of Defense before any military action (C) Seek congressional approval before deploying troops for more than 60 days (D) Obtain a formal declaration of war from Congress before engaging in conflict 10. The principle of “strategic deterrence” primarily aims to: (A) Enhance diplomatic relations with foreign nations (B) Conduct military operations overseas (C) Provide humanitarian aid in conflict zones (D) Prevent war through the threat of overwhelming retaliation