Question 1

Which of the following articulates the relationship between unemployment and military recruiting?
A) There is no relationship between the two.
B) When unemployment rises, recruiting also improves.
C) When unemployment decreases, recruiting generally improves.
D) The relationship is too complex to measure.

Accepted Answer

When unemployment rises, military recruiting often improves because more individuals are looking for stable employment opportunities, which the military can provide.

Question 2

The United States and its allies__________.
A) make sure to spend twice as much as "rogue states" on defense
B) account for about 80 percent of all military spending in the world
C) have significantly reduced spending since the end of the Cold War
D) spend about the same as Russia does on defense

Accepted Answer

According to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the United States and its allies account for approximately 80% of all military spending in the world. This includes countries such as the UK, France, Canada, and Australia, among others. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

Question 3

The tension and arms race known as __________ was between the United States and Soviet Union from World War II until 1990.
A) official development assistance
B) the Bush Doctrine
C) international law
D) the Cold War

Accepted Answer

The given description is of the Cold War, a historical period of tension and competition between the United States and the Soviet Union. Option A (official development assistance) and option C (international law) are not accurate descriptions of the period. Option B (the Bush Doctrine) is a foreign policy approach of the US introduced in 2002, which is not relevant to the given description.

Question 4

Which of the following does the United States consider a "rogue state"?
A) Cuba
B) Chile
C) Russia
D) Saudi Arabia

Accepted Answer

The United States considers Cuba a "rogue state" due to their history of communist government, human rights abuses, and their association with other countries that the US considers enemies such as Venezuela and North Korea. Chile, Russia, and Saudi Arabia are not typically considered "rogue states" by the US.

Question 5

Ricin is a toxin that is fatal to humans even in very small doses even if simply inhaled.Ricin has been used to produce large scale death and injury.It is an example of __________.
A) a nuclear weapon
B) a weapon of mass destruction
C) terrorism
D) habeas corpus

Accepted Answer

Ricin is a toxic substance that can be used as a weapon of mass destruction, as it can cause widespread death and injury. While it does not fall into the category of nuclear weapons, it is often considered a form of terrorism when used in acts of violence. Habeas corpus, which refers to the right to challenge one's detention in court, is not applicable in this context.

Question 6

The fact that Lockheed Martin employs many people who either have or currently serve as high-ranking government officials is an example of __________.
A) a conflict of interest
B) a cold war
C) national security
D) terrorism

Accepted Answer

This is a potential conflict of interest, as these individuals may have developed personal relationships or previous biases towards the company while serving in their government positions.

Question 7

__________ is used as a weapon of mass disruption.
A) Assault
B) A computer virus
C) Tax evasion
D) Election fraud

Accepted Answer

A computer virus is designed to spread quickly and disrupt computer systems, causing chaos and potentially bringing down entire networks. It has the potential to affect numerous individuals and organizations at once, making it a weapon of mass disruption. Assault, tax evasion, and election fraud are all illegal activities, but do not have the same widespread impact as a computer virus.

Question 8

In 2011 there were about __________ active military personnel in the U.S.armed forces.
A) 1,400,000
B) 848,000
C) 678,025
D) 451,000

Accepted Answer

According to the Department of Defense, as of December 31, 2011, there were approximately 1.4 million active-duty military personnel in the U.S. armed forces. Therefore, option A) is the correct choice.

Question 9

Which nation spends the most on national security?
A) Russia
B) China
C) India
D) The United States

Accepted Answer

The United States spends the most on national security, surpassing the other three options by a significant amount. In 2020, the US spent approximately $738 billion on national defense, while China ($178.2 billion), India ($71.1 billion), and Russia ($65.1 billion) spent significantly less.

Question 10

Which of the following is partly responsible for national security in the United States?
A) The Department of Homeland Security
B) The Central Intelligence Agency
C) NASA
D) The Immigration and Naturalization Service

Accepted Answer

The Department of Homeland Security is primarily responsible for national security in the United States, including protecting against terrorism and preventing illegal immigration. The Central Intelligence Agency is responsible for gathering and analyzing intelligence, but does not have direct responsibility for national security. NASA is focused on space exploration and research, and the Immigration and Naturalization Service was dissolved in 2003 and its responsibilities were transferred to other agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security.

Question 11

__________ is a government justification for sustaining high levels of defense spending.
A) The fact that defense spending decreases taxes
B) The idea that we need to be so strong that we can help any persecuted people in the world
C) The concept of the world as an unsafe place even without the Soviet threat
D) The health of our infrastructure and education system

Accepted Answer

The concept of the world as an unsafe place even without the Soviet threat is the most common government justification for sustaining high levels of defense spending, as it reflects the belief that the world is inherently dangerous and unpredictable, and that maintaining a strong military is necessary to protect national security interests. The other choices (A, B, and D) are not commonly used justifications for high defense spending.

Question 12

The United States has __________.
A) the world's smallest navy
B) the world's second largest air force
C) the world's most sophisticated weapons
D) an average size defense budget given its population

Accepted Answer

The United States is known to have the most advanced and sophisticated weapons in the world, including advanced fighter jets, missile defense systems, and state-of-the-art submarines.

Question 13

__________ is/are one of the major challenges to the United States.
A) Russia
B) WMDs
C) Saddam Hussein
D) Immigration

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is/are one of the major challenges...

Question 14

The ways nations organize to protect themselves and guard against threats both internal and external is commonly referred to as __________.
A) national security
B) the defense budget
C) official development assistance
D) international law

Accepted Answer

National security encompasses all efforts made by a nation to protect itself from both internal and external threats, including but not limited to military defense, intelligence gathering, law enforcement, border control, and cyber security. The defense budget, official development assistance, and international law are all related concepts but do not encompass the broad scope of national security.

Question 15

Many in the United States support continued military spending based at least in part by the idea that our vast military superiority discourages our enemies from attacking.This is known as __________.
A) the Bush doctrine
B) the Cold War
C) peace through strength
D) a conflict of interest

Accepted Answer

"Peace through strength" is a concept that believes that a strong military presence and capabilities deter potential adversaries from attacking. This idea has been commonly used to justify continued military spending in the United States.

Question 16

The U.S.Defense Department believes that __________.
A) future conflicts will be very similar to the conflicts of the past
B) the U.S. military has no humanitarian role to play; those things are best left to others
C) they must be actively prepared to combat cyberattacks
D) their importance will decline in the coming years as the world gets more peaceful

Accepted Answer

The statement that "they must be actively prepared to combat cyberattacks" indicates that the U.S. Defense Department believes that it is crucial to be ready for cyber threats.

Question 17

The government's spending plan for maintaining and upgrading the military defenses of the United States is __________.
A) the Cold War
B) national security
C) the defense budget
D) the Bush Doctrine

Accepted Answer

The defense budget is the government's spending plan for maintaining and upgrading the military defenses of the United States. The Cold War and the Bush Doctrine are both strategies or policies related to international relations, while national security is a broader concept that encompasses not only military defense but also economic, political, and social aspects.

Question 18

In 2009,there were __________ members of the guard and reserve in the United States.
A) 2,848,000
B) 1,454,515
C) 848,000
D) 500,000

Accepted Answer

In 2009, there were approximately 848,000 members of the guard and reserve in the United States.

Question 19

The Boston Tea Party is viewed as a patriotic act by Americans,but was seen as an act of terrorism by the British.This exemplifies which of the following concepts?
A) Terrorism is a social construction
B) Preemptive war
C) Preventive war
D) The Bush Doctrine

Accepted Answer

The fact that the same act can be viewed as patriotic or as terrorism by different groups highlights that the definition of terrorism is socially constructed and can vary depending on perspective and context.

Question 20

Sometimes violence is politically motivated and its only goal is to call attention to a cause.This is classified as __________.
A) a Cold War
B) terrorism
C) the Bush Doctrine
D) the defense budget

Accepted Answer

Terrorism is defined as the use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims. Therefore, if the violence is politically motivated and aims to draw attention to a cause, it would fall under the category of terrorism. The other choices do not specifically relate to this scenario.

Quiz 18: National Security in the Twenty-First Century

Which of the following articulates the relationship between unemployment and military recruiting?

The United States and its allies__________.

The tension and arms race known as __________ was between the United States and Soviet Union from World War II until 1990.

Which of the following does the United States consider a "rogue state"?

Ricin is a toxin that is fatal to humans even in very small doses even if simply inhaled.Ricin has been used to produce large scale death and injury.It is an example of __________.

The fact that Lockheed Martin employs many people who either have or currently serve as high-ranking government officials is an example of __________.

__________ is used as a weapon of mass disruption.

In 2011 there were about __________ active military personnel in the U.S.armed forces.

Which nation spends the most on national security?

Which of the following is partly responsible for national security in the United States?

__________ is a government justification for sustaining high levels of defense spending.

The United States has __________.

__________ is/are one of the major challenges to the United States.

The ways nations organize to protect themselves and guard against threats both internal and external is commonly referred to as __________.

Many in the United States support continued military spending based at least in part by the idea that our vast military superiority discourages our enemies from attacking.This is known as __________.

The U.S.Defense Department believes that __________.

The government's spending plan for maintaining and upgrading the military defenses of the United States is __________.

In 2009,there were __________ members of the guard and reserve in the United States.

The Boston Tea Party is viewed as a patriotic act by Americans,but was seen as an act of terrorism by the British.This exemplifies which of the following concepts?

Sometimes violence is politically motivated and its only goal is to call attention to a cause.This is classified as __________.