Understanding the U.S. National Security Council

What is the primary function of the U.S. National Security Council?

• To regulate the country's educational institutions

• To oversee the country's healthcare system

• To advise the President on national safety and foreign policy

• To manage the country's economic policies

Who is the President's top adviser on foreign affairs?

• The Secretary of Defense

• The National Security Advisor

• The U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations

• The Secretary of State

What is the role of the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations?

• To oversee the Justice Department

• To manage the U.S. military

• To focus on U.S. relationships and actions within the U.N.

• To provide legal advice to the President

Who advises the President on military logistics and capabilities?

• The Secretary of State

• The Attorney General

• The Vice President

• The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

What is the role of the National Security Advisor?

• To oversee the country's healthcare system

• To manage the country's economic policies

• To act as an honest broker and coordinate policymaking

• To regulate the country's educational institutions