When is the president most likely to pursue foreign policy that is inconsistent with that desired by the public?
a. immediately before an election
b. immediately after an election
c. when the president's advisers believe doing so is in the national interest
d. when the United States in engaged in asymmetric warfare
Question 2
What did the intelligence leaks from Edward Snowden illustrate?
a. The United States uses electronic intelligence as a basis for suspending American citizens' habeas corpus rights.
b. The United States had planned to invade Iraq and Afghanistan before the 9/11 terrorist attacks occurred.
c. The U.S. government had foreknowledge of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
d. The United States intercepts and monitors electronic messages from around the world, including those of American citizens, citizens in other countries, and the leaders of our allies.
In 2013, Americans learned that the federal government massively surveys their phone calls and e-mai
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