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 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 an example of a conflict of interest because having many employees who are or were high-ranking government officials could potentially influence government decisions or policies in favor of Lockheed Martin, rather than being based on what is best for the public or national security.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

In 2015 there were __________ military bases and other facilities located on every continent.
A) 234
B) 541
C) 865
D) 1,100

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 2015 there were __________ military bases...

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

North Korea is considered a "rogue state" by the United States due to its nuclear weapons program, human rights violations, and aggressive foreign policy.

Question 6

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 remain "too big" to challenge.
D) their importance will decline in the coming years as the world gets more peaceful

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Defense Department maintains a stance of being "too big" to challenge as a deterrent strategy, ensuring that potential adversaries are discouraged from initiating conflicts due to the formidable capabilities and size of the U.S. military. This approach is aimed at maintaining peace and security through strength.

Question 7

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 correct term for the government's spending plan for maintaining and upgrading the military defenses of the United States is "the defense budget."

Question 8

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 tension and arms race known as the Cold War was between the United States and the Soviet Union from the end of World War II until the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.

Question 9

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

Terrorism is a social construction because the perception of an act (such as the Boston Tea Party) as either patriotic or as terrorism can vary greatly depending on one's cultural or national perspective. This highlights how the definition and categorization of terrorism can be influenced by societal and political contexts.

Question 10

__________ 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 being an unsafe place even without the Soviet threat is often used as a justification for maintaining high levels of defense spending, suggesting that various global uncertainties and potential threats justify the expenditure.

Question 11

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

The United States and its allies account for a significant portion of global military spending, with estimates often indicating they contribute to around 80 percent of all military expenditures worldwide. This reflects their extensive military capabilities and global security commitments.

Question 12

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 responsible for public security, roughly equivalent to the interior ministries of other countries, and is involved in national security efforts.

Question 13

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

The concept of "peace through strength" suggests that military power can help prevent conflicts and wars by deterring potential aggressors from considering attacks, based on the belief that a strong military presence discourages enemies from taking aggressive actions.

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 refers to the ways nations organize and implement measures to protect themselves against internal and external threats, encompassing a broad range of activities and policies designed to safeguard a country's integrity, sovereignty, and well-being.

Question 15

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, a highly toxic substance derived from castor beans, can be used as a weapon of mass destruction due to its potential to cause significant harm or death in small quantities. It is not a nuclear weapon, a form of terrorism (though it can be used in terrorist acts), or related to habeas corpus, which is a legal principle concerning detention and the right to a court hearing.

Question 16

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 for having the world's most sophisticated weapons, with advanced technology and significant investment in military research and development.

Question 17

In 2015 there were about __________ active military personnel in the U.S. armed forces.
A) 1,300,000
B) 848,000
C) 678,025
D) 451,000

Accepted Answer

In 2015, the U.S. armed forces had approximately 1,300,000 active duty military personnel. This figure represents the total number of active members across all branches of the military, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.

Question 18

__________ 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 disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems, making it a weapon of mass disruption.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

The United States spends more on national security than any other country, with a defense budget that significantly exceeds that of Russia, China, India, or any other nation.

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 often defined as the use of violence or the threat of violence to instill fear and coerce governments or societies, often for political or ideological purposes. This includes acts intended to draw attention to a cause.

Quiz 17: National Security in the Twenty-First Century

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

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

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

In 2015 there were __________ military bases and other facilities located on every continent.

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

The U.S. Defense Department believes that __________.

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

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

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?

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

The United States and its allies__________.

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

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

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 United States has __________.

In 2015 there were about __________ active military personnel in the U.S. armed forces.

__________ is used as a weapon of mass disruption.

Which nation spends the most on national security?

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