National Security Quiz

What law created the modern Department of Defense?

• Homeland Security Act

• War Powers Resolution

• National Security Act of 1947

• Military Reorganization Act

Who leads the Department of Defense?

• Chief Justice

• Secretary of Homeland Security

• Secretary of Defense

• Director of National Intelligence

What is the role of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?

• Run military combat operations

• Oversee military spending

• Advise the President and DoD on military matters

• Supervise domestic intelligence

Which branch is primarily responsible for air and space operations?

• Navy

• Marines

• Air Force

• Army

What major change occurred for women in the military in 2015?

• Women were removed from combat

• Women were required to serve

• Women were allowed to serve in all combat roles

• Women were only allowed in administrative jobs

What office was created in 2005 to coordinate intelligence?

• CIA

• NSA

• Department of Homeland Security

• Office of the Director of National Intelligence

What does the DNI oversee?

• Only military intel

• All Congressional investigations

• The entire federal intelligence community

• Only the FBI and CIA

What was the goal of Edward Snowden’s disclosures?

• To expose military budgets

• To criticize the Navy

• To show illegal government surveillance

• To reform FEMA

What event led to the creation of the Department of Homeland Security?

• Pearl Harbor

• Cold War

• 9/11 terrorist attacks

• Hurricane Katrina

Which of the following is NOT one of DHS’s key responsibilities?

• Infrastructure protection

• Chemical defense

• Economic policy

• Emergency preparedness