The National Security Agency

question 78

Multiple Choice

The National Security Agency:

• A) reports directly to the United Nations Security Council.
• B) is a foreign policy agency that gathers intelligence and advises the president.
• C) is a foreign policy agency that works exclusively with senators on the Select Committee on Intelligence.
• D) is a branch of the armed forces.
• E) was a vital part of intelligence gathering during the Cold War but was eliminated by President Clinton after the fall of the Soviet Union.

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Definitions:

GDP Decreases

A decline in the Gross Domestic Product, indicating a reduction in the economic performance and output of a country.

Per Capita GDP

A measure of the total economic output of a country divided by the number of people, reflecting the average economic performance per person.

Natural Capital Degradation

The decline in the quality and quantity of natural resources such as air, water, and soil due to human activities or natural processes.

Economic Development

The process of improving the economic well-being and quality of life for a community, by increasing incomes and reducing poverty.