Outline the creation of the position of director of national intelligence (DNI), and explain this position's function and responsibilities.
What will be an ideal response?
In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, Congress and the independent 9/11 Commission pointed fingers at both the domestic intelligence service-the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)-and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for failing to anticipate and to avert the terrorist strikes. Spurred by the 9/11 Commission's findings, in 2005 President Bush announced the appointment of a national intelligence czar, called the director of national intelligence (DNI). This individual is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all the intelligence agencies within the executive branch.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
In the 1950s, Judith Heumann was refused attendance at her local elementary school for ______.
a. protesting for civil rights b. exercising her civil liberties c. causing a potential fire hazard d. causing a disruption to the school
What does research say about the influence of negative ads in campaigns?
A. They significantly diminish voter turnout because people say they dislike the ads. B. They inform people about both candidates and may also increase interest in elections. C. The overall effect of negative ads is outweighed by candidates running positive ads. D. Negative ads are rare because there is little evidence that voters remember the ads.
When a governor acts as head of his or her political party, he or she is fulfilling the role of
A. chief legislator. B. crisis manager. C. party chief. D. intergovernmental coordinator.