Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement About the Central

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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.

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Definitions:

Deterrence Doctrine

A theory that argues that the threat of punishment can prevent people from committing crimes.

Certainty

The level of assurance or confidence that an event will occur or a statement is true.

Swiftness

The quality of moving quickly or the ability to act or respond in a fast manner.

Cloward

Refers to Richard Cloward, a sociologist known for his work on the theory of structural strain in causing delinquency and crime.