Which of the Following Statements About the U

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the U.S.intelligence community is LEAST accurate?

• A)The failure of different sections of the community to communicate effectively with each other is at least partly to blame for the attacks of September 11, 2001.
• B)Following the attacks of September 11, 2001, the president authorized the NSA to eavesdrop on the communications of American citizens.
• C)The primary activity of CIA agents is engaging in covert operations designed to undermine hostile regimes.
• D)A secret court appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court was established in 1978 to authorize certain acts of covert surveillance within American borders.
• E)There are more than a dozen separate agencies directly involved in collecting and analyzing intelligence for the U.S.government.

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Definitions:

Jigsaw Learning Groups

An educational approach where students are divided into groups with each member assigned a piece of information; they are then required to teach each other, ensuring collective learning.

Conflict Management

The practice of identifying and handling conflicts in a sensible, fair, and efficient manner, often with the goal of reaching a resolution that is acceptable to all parties involved.

Intergroup Conflict

Conflict that arises between different groups, such as ethnic, religious, or social factions, often fueled by competition or deep-seated prejudices.

Intergroup Exploitation

Occurs when one group takes advantage of another group, often through unfair or unethical means, to gain resources or maintain power.