The National Security Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation gather information about the capabilities and intentions of foreign governments. Performing those activities makes the two organizations part of which of the following foreign policy functions?
A. Economic advisory activities
B. Intelligence activities
C. Covert operations
D. Diplomacy
E. Defense policy
Answer: B
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