Name Two Reasons the US Did Not Traditionally Build and Maintain

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Essay

Name two reasons the US did not traditionally build and maintain an intelligence apparatus, except in times of crisis, up until after War World II period.

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Definitions:

Capital Expenditures

Capital employed by a corporation to purchase or enhance tangible assets like real estate, manufacturing facilities, or machinery.

Capital Expenditures

Funds used by a company to acquire or upgrade physical assets such as property, industrial buildings, or equipment.

Balance Sheet Expenditures

Balance sheet expenditures refer to the costs or expenses that are capitalized on the balance sheet rather than being expensed on the income statement, affecting assets and liabilities.

Plant Assets

Long-term tangible assets used in the operation of a business that are not intended for resale, such as machinery and buildings.