Which of the following statements about the U.S. intelligence community is LEAST accurate?
A. The failure of different sections of the community to effectively share intelligence with each other is at least partly to blame for the attacks of September 11, 2001.
B. Following the attacks of September 11, 2001, surveillance operations by the U.S. government increased dramatically.
C. 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.
D. The primary activity of CIA agents is engaging in covert operations designed to undermine hostile regimes.
E. The military also has several branches dedicated to intelligence gathering for the purposes of national security.
Answer: D
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