Which of the following best describes the conflict that has sometimes existed between the National Security Council (NSC) and others within the national security establishment?
a. Because the NCS always integrates advice from other cabinet departments, most advisers in national security see the council as having little independent value.
b. The NSC has sometimes conspired with the State and Defense departments in covert operations, such as the Iran-Contra affair.
c. Because the NCS was created after September 11, 2001, many in the departments of State and Defense do not respect the limited experience of this newcomer.
d. The NSC has sometimes competed with, rather than integrated advice from, cabinet departments such as State and Defense, and it also has become involved in covert operations such as the Iran-Contra affair.
d
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a. the highly structured court procedures for testing evidence b. party prosecution c. a neutral and passive decision maker d. a and c e. a, b, and c
Evaluate President Nixon's contributions to International Relations
A) Nixon was very successful internationally, strengthening U.S. relations with China and the Soviet Union. B) Nixon was an astute domestic legislator, but his international policy was weak. C) Nixon demonstrated keen acumen in regards to international affairs; however, his hesitancy to deal with Communists precluded strong relations with the U.S.S.R. D) While the Watergate scandal eventually led to Nixon's downfall, his domestic policy was quite successful.