Which of the Following Statements Is Most Accurate Regarding the Formulation

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the formulation of foreign policy?

• A) The State Department and the National Security Council focus on long-term objectives, while the president tends to focus on short-term goals.
• B) The State Department tends to take a long-term view of world affairs while the National Security Council focuses on short-term objectives.
• C) The State Department, National Security Council, and the president all maintain the same foreign policy objectives and are careful not to have competing viewpoints.
• D) The president focuses on long-term objectives, while the State Department and the National Security Council tend to focus on short-term goals.
• E) The National Security Council tends to take a long-term view of world affairs while the State Department focuses on short-term objectives.

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