During a Rapidly Developing National Security Crisis, Which of the Following

question 7

Multiple Choice

During a rapidly developing national security crisis, which of the following people would the U.S. president most likely turn to for advice?

• A) the secretary of state, since the Department of State carries out diplomatic affairs
• B) the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, and possibly the secretary of defense
• C) the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
• D) the secretary of defense, since the Department of Defense would need to be involved if military action became necessary, and possibly the national security advisor
• E) the secretary of defense, national security advisor, and possibly the secretary of state

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