Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement About the Central

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) ?

• A)The CIA is explicitly mentioned in the Constitution as being exempt from federal law as long as it is acting in the name of national security.
• B) The CIA is in charge of the various other agencies in the intelligence community.
• C)The CIA has sometimes become involved in other nations’ internal affairs.
• D) The primary mission of the CIA is to gather intelligence on American citizens. —Consider This: The CIA is legally barred from spying on American citizens.

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