______ Have Taken on a Much Greater Role Than in the Recent

question 19

Multiple Choice

______ have taken on a much greater role than in the recent past to implement national security policies of the United States, including surveillance by the NSA.

• A) Private contractors
• B) Subsidies
• C) Robots
• D) American troops

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Definitions:

Whistle-blower

An individual who exposes illegal, unethical, or wrong practices within an organization to the public or authorities.

SEC

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a federal agency responsible for enforcing federal securities laws and regulating the securities industry.

Illegal Accounting Procedures

Practices in accounting that violate laws or regulations, often intended to conceal true financial performance or to deceive stakeholders.

Whistle-blowers

Whistle-blowers are individuals who expose illegal, unethical, or fraudulent activities within an organization to the public or to those in positions of authority.