Question 1

Who was the first Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?

Accepted Answer

A)   Dwight Eisenhower
B)   James Forrestal
C)   Douglas MacArthur
D)   Omar BradleyE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

In 1949, the National Security Act was amended and the NME became:

Accepted Answer

A)   National Security Council
B)   Department of Defense
C)   Central Intelligence Agency
D)   Joint Chiefs of StaffE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Since the creation of the National Security Act in 1947, every U.S. presidential administration has expected and demanded full loyalty from the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which is a characteristic of militarism?

Accepted Answer

A)   Spending of resources on military means beyond national security
B)   Acquiring military bases beyond national security
C)   Promoting military strategies rather than other solutions
D)   All of the aboveE) All of the above
F) B) and C) D

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT included in the Iron Triangle?

Accepted Answer

A)   Leaders in the Department of Defense
B)   Congressmen and their constituents
C)   The President and his cabinet
D)   Defense contractorsE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

South Korea would not exist today if not for the proximity of the four Army divisions stationed in Japan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The Army's Jupiter and Air Forces' Thor intermediate-range missile program were duplicate efforts that cost America billions of dollars.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 8

The National Security Act of 1947 resolved the problem of inter-service rivalry by forcing the Armed Forces to train together and create joint doctrine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 9

Which service branch is responsible for the defense of North America?

Accepted Answer

A)   Air Force
B)   Army
C)   Marine Corps
D)   NavyE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

The opinion of the American public does not play a part on which weapons the military will produce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Eisenhower the Cold War and Massive Retaliation 1953-1960

Who was the first Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?

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In 1949, the National Security Act was amended and the NME became:

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Since the creation of the National Security Act in 1947, every U.S. presidential administration has expected and demanded full loyalty from the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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Which is a characteristic of militarism?

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D

Which of the following is NOT included in the Iron Triangle?

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South Korea would not exist today if not for the proximity of the four Army divisions stationed in Japan.

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The Army's Jupiter and Air Forces' Thor intermediate-range missile program were duplicate efforts that cost America billions of dollars.

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True

The National Security Act of 1947 resolved the problem of inter-service rivalry by forcing the Armed Forces to train together and create joint doctrine.

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False

Which service branch is responsible for the defense of North America?

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The opinion of the American public does not play a part on which weapons the military will produce.

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Exam 8: Eisenhower the Cold War and Massive Retaliation 1953-1960

Who was the first Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?

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In 1949, the National Security Act was amended and the NME became:

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Since the creation of the National Security Act in 1947, every U.S. presidential administration has expected and demanded full loyalty from the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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Which is a characteristic of militarism?

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Which of the following is NOT included in the Iron Triangle?

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South Korea would not exist today if not for the proximity of the four Army divisions stationed in Japan.

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The Army's Jupiter and Air Forces' Thor intermediate-range missile program were duplicate efforts that cost America billions of dollars.

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The National Security Act of 1947 resolved the problem of inter-service rivalry by forcing the Armed Forces to train together and create joint doctrine.

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Which service branch is responsible for the defense of North America?

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The opinion of the American public does not play a part on which weapons the military will produce.

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D

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