National Security and Defense Policy MCQs USA

The primary mission of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is to: A) Regulate international trade B) Protect the United States from terrorist attacks and natural disasters C) Manage foreign diplomatic relations D) Oversee the federal judiciary system Answer: B) Protect the United States from terrorist attacks and natural disasters Which document outlines the strategic objectives and priorities for U.S. national security? A) The Federal Budget B) The National Security Strategy (NSS) C) The Constitution D) The Bill of Rights Answer: B) The National Security Strategy (NSS) The National Security Council (NSC) is responsible for: A) Enforcing domestic law B) Advising the President on national security and foreign policy C) Overseeing federal budgets D) Regulating international trade Answer: B) Advising the President on national security and foreign policy Which U.S. agency is primarily responsible for foreign intelligence collection? A) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) B) Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) C) National Security Agency (NSA) D) Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Answer: B) Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) 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 Answer: A) Federal law enforcement agencies in domestic law enforcement Which U.S. military branch is primarily responsible for conducting operations in space? A) U.S. Army B) U.S. Navy C) U.S. Air Force D) U.S. Space Force Answer: D) U.S. Space Force The Goldwater-Nichols Act of 1986 restructured which aspect of the U.S. military? A) The federal budget process B) The command structure of the armed forces C) The process for military enlistment D) The rules for military procurement Answer: B) The command structure of the armed forces 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) Answer: A) National Security Agency (NSA) The War Powers Resolution requires the President to: A) Declare war within 60 days of military engagement B) Seek congressional approval before deploying troops for more than 60 days C) Consult with the Secretary of Defense before any military action D) Obtain a formal declaration of war from Congress before engaging in conflict Answer: B) Seek congressional approval before deploying troops for more than 60 days The principle of “strategic deterrence” primarily aims to: A) Prevent war through the threat of overwhelming retaliation B) Conduct military operations overseas C) Provide humanitarian aid in conflict zones D) Enhance diplomatic relations with foreign nations Answer: A) Prevent war through the threat of overwhelming retaliation The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) authorizes: A) Funding for defense-related activities and military operations B) International trade agreements C) Domestic welfare programs D) Environmental regulations Answer: A) Funding for defense-related activities and military operations Which U.S. military branch is responsible for maritime security and naval operations? A) U.S. Army B) U.S. Navy C) U.S. Marine Corps D) U.S. Air Force Answer: B) U.S. Navy The term “asymmetric warfare” refers to: A) Conflict between equal military powers B) Conflict between vastly unequal military forces C) Traditional state-to-state warfare D) Peacekeeping missions Answer: B) Conflict between vastly unequal military forces The concept of “homeland security” focuses on: A) Protecting U.S. borders from external threats B) Enhancing international military alliances C) Managing foreign diplomatic relations D) Strengthening domestic law enforcement Answer: A) Protecting U.S. borders from external threats The “nuclear triad” refers to: A) Air, land, and sea-based nuclear deterrents B) Three branches of the U.S. military C) The three major defense alliances D) Three types of military intelligence Answer: A) Air, land, and sea-based nuclear deterrents Which U.S. military branch is responsible for special operations and counter-terrorism? A) U.S. Army B) U.S. Navy C) U.S. Air Force D) U.S. Marine Corps Answer: A) U.S. Army The “Missile Defense Agency” is responsible for: A) Developing and deploying systems to intercept and destroy ballistic missiles B) Managing nuclear weapons stockpiles C) Conducting cyber operations D) Overseeing naval operations Answer: A) Developing and deploying systems to intercept and destroy ballistic missiles Which U.S. organization is tasked with providing humanitarian assistance during national disasters? A) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) B) National Guard C) U.S. Coast Guard D) Department of Defense (DoD) Answer: A) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) The concept of “counterinsurgency” involves: A) Conducting large-scale conventional military operations B) Combating non-state actors and local insurgent groups C) Expanding international trade relations D) Enhancing global diplomatic alliances Answer: B) Combating non-state actors and local insurgent groups Which U.S. law mandates the President to consult Congress before introducing armed forces into hostilities? A) War Powers Act B) National Defense Authorization Act C) Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act D) Patriot Act Answer: A) War Powers Act The U.S. intelligence community is coordinated by which organization? A) National Security Agency (NSA) B) Director of National Intelligence (DNI) C) Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) D) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Answer: B) Director of National Intelligence (DNI) The “Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act” focuses on: A) Implementing sanctions against countries that pose a threat to U.S. national security B) Expanding trade agreements with allies C) Enhancing diplomatic relations with adversaries D) Providing foreign aid to developing nations Answer: A) Implementing sanctions against countries that pose a threat to U.S. national security Which U.S. military branch is responsible for providing air and space superiority? A) U.S. Army B) U.S. Navy C) U.S. Air Force D) U.S. Marine Corps Answer: C) U.S. Air Force The “Department of Defense (DoD)” is responsible for: A) Overseeing the country’s defense and military operations B) Regulating international trade C) Managing domestic law enforcement D) Administering foreign aid programs Answer: A) Overseeing the country’s defense and military operations The “Office of the Secretary of Defense” (OSD) provides: A) Oversight and policy direction for the Department of Defense B) Domestic law enforcement services C) International trade regulations D) Environmental protection policies Answer: A) Oversight and policy direction for the Department of Defense The “War on Terror” primarily involves combating: A) State actors and traditional military threats B) Non-state actors and terrorist organizations C) Economic instability and trade disputes D) Domestic civil rights issues Answer: B) Non-state actors and terrorist organizations The “Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty” (START) is focused on: A) Reducing the number of nuclear weapons between the U.S. and Russia B) Expanding conventional military forces C) Enhancing space-based defense systems D) Increasing defense spending Answer: A) Reducing the number of nuclear weapons between the U.S. and Russia Which U.S. agency is responsible for overseeing military readiness and logistics? A) Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) B) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) C) National Security Agency (NSA) D) Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Answer: A) Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) The “National Guard” serves both: A) Federal and state governments B) Only federal government C) Only state governments D) International military operations Answer: A) Federal and state governments The “Defense Intelligence Agency” (DIA) is responsible for: A) Providing military intelligence to support defense operations B) Managing domestic law enforcement C) Conducting foreign diplomatic negotiations D) Regulating international trade Answer: A) Providing military intelligence to support defense operations The “Foreign Military Sales” program is designed to: A) Facilitate the sale of defense equipment to allied foreign countries B) Enhance domestic military manufacturing C) Regulate international trade agreements D) Manage U.S. domestic defense budgets Answer: A) Facilitate the sale of defense equipment to allied foreign countries The “Homeland Security Advisory System” was replaced by: A) The National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) B) The Defense Readiness Condition (DEFCON) C) The National Security Strategy D) The Counter-Terrorism Policy Answer: A) The National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) The “Joint Chiefs of Staff” (JCS) are: A) Senior military leaders advising the President and Secretary of Defense B) Responsible for managing domestic law enforcement C) In charge of foreign intelligence operations D) Overseers of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Answer: A) Senior military leaders advising the President and Secretary of Defense Which U.S. policy focuses on preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons? A) Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) B) Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT) C) Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) D) Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) Answer: A) Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) The “U.S. Cyber Command” is responsible for: A) Defending the nation’s cyberspace against threats B) Conducting conventional military operations C) Managing diplomatic relations D) Overseeing humanitarian assistance programs Answer: A) Defending the nation’s cyberspace against threats The “Patriot Act” was enacted to: A) Enhance counter-terrorism measures and national security B) Regulate international trade C) Manage domestic environmental policies D) Increase federal funding for education Answer: A) Enhance counter-terrorism measures and national security The “Quadrennial Defense Review” (QDR) assesses: A) The Department of Defense’s strategy, force structure, and resources B) The state of the domestic economy C) The status of international trade agreements D) The effectiveness of foreign diplomatic efforts Answer: A) The Department of Defense’s strategy, force structure, and resources The “National Defense Strategy” emphasizes: A) Strengthening military alliances and partnerships B) Increasing domestic trade policies C) Expanding international humanitarian aid D) Enhancing environmental protection regulations Answer: A) Strengthening military alliances and partnerships Which U.S. department oversees the management of nuclear weapons? A) Department of Energy B) Department of Defense C) Department of Homeland Security D) Department of State Answer: A) Department of Energy The “U.S. Coast Guard” is responsible for: A) Maritime safety, security, and environmental protection B) Managing the nation’s airspace C) Conducting land-based military operations D) Regulating foreign intelligence operations Answer: A) Maritime safety, security, and environmental protection The “Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency” (DARPA) focuses on: A) Developing innovative technologies for national security B) Conducting traditional military operations C) Managing domestic law enforcement D) Regulating international trade policies Answer: A) Developing innovative technologies for national security The “Military Industrial Complex” refers to: A) The relationship between the armed forces and defense contractors B) The network of global diplomatic alliances C) The coordination of international humanitarian efforts D) The expansion of domestic trade policies Answer: A) The relationship between the armed forces and defense contractors The “Intelligence Community” includes: A) Various agencies and organizations involved in national security intelligence B) Only the Department of Defense C) State and local law enforcement agencies D) International diplomatic missions Answer: A) Various agencies and organizations involved in national security intelligence The “U.S. Nuclear Posture Review” outlines: A) The role and strategy for nuclear weapons in national security B) The national strategy for economic growth C) Domestic health care policies D) Environmental protection standards Answer: A) The role and strategy for nuclear weapons in national security The “National Counterterrorism Center” (NCTC) focuses on: A) Coordinating and integrating U.S. counterterrorism efforts B) Managing international trade agreements C) Regulating domestic financial markets D) Overseeing educational policies Answer: A) Coordinating and integrating U.S. counterterrorism efforts The “U.S. Air Force Space Command” was responsible for: A) Overseeing space operations and missile warning systems B) Conducting land-based military operations C) Managing domestic security measures D) Regulating international trade policies Answer: A) Overseeing space operations and missile warning systems The “Office of the Director of National Intelligence” (ODNI) was created to: A) Enhance the coordination and integration of U.S. intelligence activities B) Manage domestic environmental policies C) Conduct international trade negotiations D) Oversee military procurement processes Answer: A) Enhance the coordination and integration of U.S. intelligence activities The “Defense Logistics Agency” (DLA) manages: A) Logistics and supply chain operations for the Department of Defense B) Domestic law enforcement resources C) International diplomatic relations D) Federal education programs Answer: A) Logistics and supply chain operations for the Department of Defense The “U.S. Northern Command” (NORTHCOM) is responsible for: A) Coordinating defense against threats and providing security in North America B) Conducting international peacekeeping missions C) Managing global economic policies D) Overseeing environmental protection efforts Answer: A) Coordinating defense against threats and providing security in North America The “Defense Intelligence Agency” (DIA) primarily provides: A) Military intelligence to support defense and national security operations B) Domestic law enforcement services C) Public health information D) Environmental impact assessments Answer: A) Military intelligence to support defense and national security operations

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