This excerpt is from a 2002 document published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
The realigning President proposes to create a new Department of Homeland Security... by largely transforming and Is to protect the current confusing patchwork of government activities into a single department whose primary mission our homeland....
History... teaches us that new challenges require new organizational structures.
For example, prior to 1945, America's armed forces were inefficiently structured with separate War and Navy Departments and disconnected intelligence units. There were no formal mechanisms for.cooperation..
In December 1945, only months after America's decisive victory in World War II,... President Truman declared, "It Is now time... to provide for the future the soundest, most effective and most economical kind of structure for our armed forces...."
President Truman's goals were achieved with the National Security Act of 1947 and subsequent amendments... The legislation consolidated the separate military Departments Into the Department of Defense..., established a Central Intelligence Agency to coordinate all foreign intelligence collection and analysis, and created the National Security Council in the White House to coordinate all foreign and defense policy efforts.
Based on the excerpt, which change was a result of the National Security Act of 1947?
- A. The Central Intelligence Agency replaced the War Department.
- B. The National Security Council gained control over the Department of Defense.
- C. The Department of Homeland Security replaced the War Department.
- D. The Department of the Navy became part of the Department of Defense.
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: D
The National Security Act of 1947 reorganized the U.S. military and intelligence community. Option D accurately reflects that the Department of the Navy became part of the newly established Department of Defense, streamlining military operations. Option A is incorrect; the CIA was created but did not replace the War Department directly. Option B is misleading; while the National Security Council was established, it does not control the Department of Defense. Option C is factually incorrect, as the Department of Homeland Security was created later, in 2003, not as a result of the 1947 Act.
The National Security Act of 1947 reorganized the U.S. military and intelligence community. Option D accurately reflects that the Department of the Navy became part of the newly established Department of Defense, streamlining military operations. Option A is incorrect; the CIA was created but did not replace the War Department directly. Option B is misleading; while the National Security Council was established, it does not control the Department of Defense. Option C is factually incorrect, as the Department of Homeland Security was created later, in 2003, not as a result of the 1947 Act.
Other Related Questions
Based on the excerpts, which speaker would agree with each statement below? Drag each statement into the box labeled with that speaker's name. If neither would agree with a statement, drag it to the box labeled "Neither."
- A. Congress should spend money public education.
- B. Schools should meet federal education guidelines.
- C. Parents should hold public schools accountable.
- D. Local districts should set school guidelines.
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer:
Speaker A likely supports the idea that Congress should spend money on public education, as this aligns with a belief in federal investment in education for equitable access. Speaker B would agree that schools should meet federal education guidelines, as this emphasizes the importance of uniform standards for educational quality and accountability. Speaker C advocates for parental accountability in public schools, reflecting the belief that parents play a vital role in monitoring and improving educational outcomes. Speaker D likely supports the idea that local districts should set school guidelines, as this allows for tailored approaches that reflect community needs and values. If neither speaker aligns with a statement, it belongs in the "Neither" category.
Speaker A likely supports the idea that Congress should spend money on public education, as this aligns with a belief in federal investment in education for equitable access. Speaker B would agree that schools should meet federal education guidelines, as this emphasizes the importance of uniform standards for educational quality and accountability. Speaker C advocates for parental accountability in public schools, reflecting the belief that parents play a vital role in monitoring and improving educational outcomes. Speaker D likely supports the idea that local districts should set school guidelines, as this allows for tailored approaches that reflect community needs and values. If neither speaker aligns with a statement, it belongs in the "Neither" category.
Which statement about the ratification of the 19th Amendment is based on the passage?
- A. Ratification was the result of the Seneca Falls Convention.
- B. Ratification occurred in return for the military service of women during World War I.
- C. Ratification occurred prior to the granting of voting rights to freed slaves.
- D. Ratification was the result of the accumulated efforts of women for decades.
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: D
The ratification of the 19th Amendment was the culmination of decades of advocacy and activism by women who fought tirelessly for their voting rights, making option D the most accurate statement. Option A incorrectly attributes the ratification solely to the Seneca Falls Convention, which was just one of many events in the long struggle for women's suffrage. Option B suggests a direct exchange of military service for voting rights, which oversimplifies the complex social and political factors involved. Option C misrepresents the timeline, as the 19th Amendment was ratified after the Civil War, but the fight for voting rights for freed slaves and women evolved concurrently, not sequentially.
The ratification of the 19th Amendment was the culmination of decades of advocacy and activism by women who fought tirelessly for their voting rights, making option D the most accurate statement. Option A incorrectly attributes the ratification solely to the Seneca Falls Convention, which was just one of many events in the long struggle for women's suffrage. Option B suggests a direct exchange of military service for voting rights, which oversimplifies the complex social and political factors involved. Option C misrepresents the timeline, as the 19th Amendment was ratified after the Civil War, but the fight for voting rights for freed slaves and women evolved concurrently, not sequentially.
Which statement best explains the situation described in the paragraphs?
- A. Crude oil prices in 2014 encouraged U.S. families to buy less gasoline in 2015.
- B. Crude oil production levels have caused U.S. gasoline prices to fall.
- C. Greater crude oil reserves have caused the U.S. government to reduce gasoline prices.
- D. Lower crude oil production will cause U.S. gasoline prices to return to 2014 levels by 2016.
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: B
Option B accurately reflects the relationship between crude oil production levels and gasoline prices. Increased production typically leads to lower prices, as supply outstrips demand. Option A incorrectly suggests a direct correlation between crude oil prices in 2014 and gasoline purchases in 2015, neglecting the influence of production levels. Option C misrepresents the role of reserves; while greater reserves can impact prices, it is production levels that directly affect market prices. Option D speculates on future price increases due to lower production, which is uncertain and not directly supported by the information provided.
Option B accurately reflects the relationship between crude oil production levels and gasoline prices. Increased production typically leads to lower prices, as supply outstrips demand. Option A incorrectly suggests a direct correlation between crude oil prices in 2014 and gasoline purchases in 2015, neglecting the influence of production levels. Option C misrepresents the role of reserves; while greater reserves can impact prices, it is production levels that directly affect market prices. Option D speculates on future price increases due to lower production, which is uncertain and not directly supported by the information provided.
What is the meaning of confederation in this passage?
- A. a government in which the whole population of a country votes to make laws for the people
- B. a political union in which power is divided between a strong central authority and the various other political units
- C. a political union in which the component units retain significant independence from the central government
- D. a government in which people vote to elect representatives who make laws for the people
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: C
Confederation refers to a political union where individual components maintain considerable autonomy while cooperating for mutual benefit. Option C accurately captures this definition, emphasizing the independence of component units from the central authority. Option A describes a direct democracy, which is not aligned with the concept of confederation. Option B suggests a balance of power that leans towards a strong central authority, contradicting the essence of a confederation. Option D outlines a representative democracy, which does not inherently involve the independence of component units, thus misrepresenting the nature of a confederation.
Confederation refers to a political union where individual components maintain considerable autonomy while cooperating for mutual benefit. Option C accurately captures this definition, emphasizing the independence of component units from the central authority. Option A describes a direct democracy, which is not aligned with the concept of confederation. Option B suggests a balance of power that leans towards a strong central authority, contradicting the essence of a confederation. Option D outlines a representative democracy, which does not inherently involve the independence of component units, thus misrepresenting the nature of a confederation.