United States Armed Services Policy Order

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What is the main purpose of Executive Order 11118?

Desegregate the University of Alabama (correct)

Create the Department of Homeland Security

Create a database of identity documents

Relocate people of Japanese ancestry

Who was the Alabama Governor resisting the desegregation of schools in Executive Order 11118?

Donald J. Trump

Franklin D. Roosevelt

George Wallace (correct)

George W. Bush

What event led to the creation of the Department of Homeland Security by George W. Bush?

9/11 terrorist attacks (correct)

Desegregation of the University of Alabama

Equal treatment in the armed services

WW2 military zones for Japanese Americans

How did Executive Order 11118 contribute to civil rights?

Authorized desegregation at the University of Alabama Signup and view all the answers

What was unique about Executive Order 9981 by President Truman?

Required equal treatment in the armed services Signup and view all the answers

Which President created a mechanism to assess applicants' intent to commit criminal or terrorist acts?

Donald J. Trump Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of Executive Order 9066?

To authorize the Secretary of War to establish military areas and exclude persons from them Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Executive Order 11111?

To provide assistance for the removal of unlawful obstructions of justice in the state of Alabama Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a basis for the President's authority to issue Executive Order 11111?

The President's authority to issue executive orders Signup and view all the answers

Who issued Executive Order 9066?

The President of the United States Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the date July 26, 1948 in relation to Executive Order 11111?

It is the date the policy of equality in the armed services was declared Signup and view all the answers

What was the stated reason for Executive Order 9066?

To protect national defense material, premises, and utilities from espionage and sabotage Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Executive Order 11111 and Executive Order 9981, issued by President Truman in 1948?

Executive Order 11111 was issued to implement the policy established in Executive Order 9981 Signup and view all the answers

Which executive order established the President's Committee on Equality of Treatment and Opportunity in the Armed Forces?

Executive Order 9981 Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal basis cited in Executive Order 11111 for the President's authority to issue the order?

Both (a) and (b) Signup and view all the answers

What position did Franklin D. Roosevelt hold when he issued Executive Order 9066?

President of the United States and Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy Signup and view all the answers

According to Executive Order 9066, who had the authority to impose restrictions on individuals entering, remaining in, or leaving designated military areas?

The Secretary of War or designated Military Commanders Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Executive Order 11111 and Executive Order 9981 in terms of their focus and scope?

Executive Order 11111 addressed unlawful obstructions of justice, while Executive Order 9981 addressed equality of treatment and opportunity Signup and view all the answers