Why have vice presidents since Truman gained more access to classified information?
a. A constitutional amendment expanded the responsibilities of the vice president.
b. Presidents have realized that in a nuclear age, vice presidents need to be ready to take over quickly.
c. The CIA and FBI eased security clearances after the Roosevelt administration.
d. Truman spoke out frequently on the need for the vice president to take an active role in policy deliberations.
e. Vice presidents since Truman have had stronger backgrounds in national security, which has made them valuable assets in policy deliberations.
ANS: B
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