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Quiz for Document 31–1: The National Security Strategy of the United States, September 2002

Choose the best answer to each question.

Question 31.1

1. According to the 2002 Bush administration national security memorandum, what national security strategy had become ineffective in the face of new threats?

Supporting moderate, modern governments, especially in the Muslim world

Using public diplomacy to promote the free flow of information and ideas

Relying on deterrence through fear of weapons of mass destruction

Using preemptive military action to address imminent danger

Question 31.2

2. To what degree did the Bush administration seek to act in coalition with other nations?

The Bush administration would only pursue military action in coalition with other nations.

The Bush administration hoped it could work in coalition, but was fully prepared to act unilaterally.

The Bush administration rejected the idea of working in coalition as an infringement on national sovereignty.

The Bush administration only sought coalitions with other major industrial powers.

Question 31.3

3. How did the Bush administration characterize the global presence of American troops?

As an undesirable yet necessary state of affairs

As a favor to nations with weak militaries

As preserving freedom in other parts of the world

As a waste of taxpayer money