How Does Trump’s Nuclear Button Work?

How Does Trump’s Nuclear Button Work?

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Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video explains the process of launching a nuclear missile, starting with the president's decision, followed by consultation with advisors, confirmation by a Pentagon officer, preparation of a launch order, and execution by launch crews. The process involves multiple verification steps and can take 5 to 15 minutes, depending on whether the launch is from land or a submarine.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who has the exclusive authority to decide on launching a nuclear missile?

The Vice President

The Secretary of Defense

The President

The Joint Chiefs of Staff

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the senior Pentagon officer after the president decides to launch?

To consult with the president's advisors

To confirm the president's decision with a code

To initiate the missile launch

To prepare the launch order

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the war room include in the launch order?

The target location

Authentication codes and missile unlock codes

The time of the president's decision

The president's approval

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many launch crews need to turn their keys to initiate a missile launch from an ICBM land base?

All five crews

Two crews

One crew

Three crews

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens once the missiles are launched?

They require further confirmation

They can be retracted

They are headed to their target

They can be redirected