Joe Biden Reveals Top Foreign Policy, National Security Picks

Joe Biden Reveals Top Foreign Policy, National Security Picks

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President-elect Biden has announced his picks for top national security positions, including Antony Blinken as Secretary of State and Avril Haines as Director of National Intelligence. These appointments reflect Biden's commitment to diversity and rebuilding American diplomacy. John Kerry will serve as the climate czar, and all appointees have prior experience in the Obama administration.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who has been nominated as the Secretary of State in Biden's administration?

Avril Haines

Antony Blinken

Linda Thomas Greenfield

Jake Sullivan

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following appointments marks a first for the intelligence community?

Linda Thomas Greenfield as U.S. Ambassador to the UN

Alejandro Mayorkas as Homeland Security Secretary

Avril Haines as Director of National Intelligence

Jake Sullivan as National Security Adviser

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is significant about Alejandro Mayorkas's appointment?

He is the first African American to head Homeland Security.

He is the youngest ever to serve as National Security Adviser.

He is the first woman to lead the intelligence community.

He is the first Latino and immigrant to head Homeland Security.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of Biden's main goals for his administration as mentioned in the video?

To increase military spending

To focus on domestic policies

To reduce the size of the cabinet

To restore American leadership and diplomacy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who has been appointed as the climate czar in Biden's administration?

John Kerry

Antony Blinken

Avril Haines

Jake Sullivan