Other Foreign & Defense Agencies

Question

What government agencies are involved with foreign policy?

CIA

A. 3 Major Tasks1) Coordinate information gathering2) Analyze data collected3) Brief President & National Security

Council

CIA

B. Secret missions- full range of espionage

1. Congress only surface checks activities2. National Security Act denies CIA

operations within the U.S.

Department of Homeland Security

A. Protect U.S. against Terrorism1. Created in 2002 after 9/11 attacks

a. Border securityb. Transportation security c. Citizenship & immigration servicesd. International engagemente. Cybersecurity

NASA

1. 1958- created by congress to combat the Russian satellite Sputnik

2. Tragedies:a. 1986- Challenger explosionb. 2003- Columbia disaster

3. International space station

Selective Service

A. Draft- requires certain citizens to serve in military

1. 1st official nationwide draft in 19172. 1948-1973 conscription was major

source of military manpowera. 1980 registration requirement