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The Executive Branch at Work Lesson 6 National Security Photo credit: David L. Moore/Alamy Stock Photo Copyright © Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. Savvas is not responsible for any modifications made by end users to the c...

The Executive Branch at Work Lesson 6 National Security Photo credit: David L. Moore/Alamy Stock Photo Copyright © Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. Savvas is not responsible for any modifications made by end users to the content posted in its original format.  The Executive Branch at Work Lesson 6 National Security Learning Objectives Summarize the functions, components, and organization of the Defense Department and its military departments. Explain how the Director of National Intelligence and the Department of Homeland Security contribute to national security. Copyright © Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. Savvas is not responsible for any modifications made by end users to the content posted in its original format.  The Executive Branch at Work Lesson 6 National Security Key Terms espionage terrorism Copyright © Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. Savvas is not responsible for any modifications made by end users to the content posted in its original format.  The Department of Defense How many federal agencies, in addition to the Department of State, are involved with the nation’s foreign affairs? Dozens of them. Thus, the FBI combats terrorism and espionage here and abroad. The Public Health Service works with the United Nations and foreign governments to conquer diseases in many parts of the world. The USAID provides economic help to foreign countries. The Office of the United States Trade Representative promotes this country’s interests in international trade. This lesson deals with those agencies most directly involved in the areas of foreign and defense policy. Copyright © Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. Savvas is not responsible for any modifications made by end users to the content posted in its original format.  The Department of Defense The Framers and the Military The Secretary of Defense The Joint Chiefs of Staff Copyright © Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. Savvas is not responsible for any modifications made by end users to the content posted in its original format.  The Department of Defense The Department of Defense is America’s oldest and largest government agency. Service members, like these Air Force fighter pilots, serve in more than 150 countries around the world. Photo credit: USAF/Handout/Getty Images Copyright © Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. Savvas is not responsible for any modifications made by end users to the content posted in its original format.  The Department of Defense Concerned about any potential threats to democracy, the Framers placed the military under civilian control. Analyze Diagrams In what way is the military able to influence civilian leadership? Copyright © Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. Savvas is not responsible for any modifications made by end users to the content posted in its original format.  Branches of the Military The three military departments—the Departments of the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force—are major units and sub-Cabinet departments within the Department of Defense. A civilian secretary, named by the President and directly responsible to the secretary of defense, leads each military department. The nation’s armed forces—the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force—operate within that unified structure. Copyright © Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. Savvas is not responsible for any modifications made by end users to the content posted in its original format.  Branches of the Military The Army The Navy The Air Force Copyright © Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. Savvas is not responsible for any modifications made by end users to the content posted in its original format.  Branches of the Military The Salute to Our Troops parade in Hawaii features representatives of the five active duty services—the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Photo credit: David L. Moore/Alamy Stock Photo Copyright © Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. Savvas is not responsible for any modifications made by end users to the content posted in its original format.  Branches of the Military Although women have been in the Air Force in different capacities since World War II, it was not until the early 1990s that women were permitted to become fighter pilots. Photo credit: US Air Force Photo/Alamy Stock Photo Copyright © Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. Savvas is not responsible for any modifications made by end users to the content posted in its original format.  The Director of National Intelligence The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) heads the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, established in 2005. The Office was born out of the pre-9/11 failure of the government’s several intelligence agencies to collect and share information that might have warned of al Qaeda’s coming attacks. Copyright © Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. Savvas is not responsible for any modifications made by end users to the content posted in its original format.  The Director of National Intelligence The Work of the DNI Agencies Controlled by the DNI Balancing Security and Liberty Copyright © Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. Savvas is not responsible for any modifications made by end users to the content posted in its original format.  The Director of National Intelligence The operations center of the National Counterterrorism Center investigates threat reports and coordinates and shares real-time intelligence on terrorism. Photo credit: Jason Reed/Reuters Copyright © Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. Savvas is not responsible for any modifications made by end users to the content posted in its original format.  The Director of National Intelligence After the attacks by the Al Qaeda Islamist terrorist group, polling data showed that Americans were split on preventing terrorism and protecting civil liberties. Analyze Charts How did these preferences change over the next ten years? Copyright © Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. Savvas is not responsible for any modifications made by end users to the content posted in its original format.  The Department of Homeland Security The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is charged with the awesome and complex task of protecting the United States against terrorism. Terrorism is the use of violence to intimidate a government or a society, usually for political or ideological reasons. Copyright © Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. Savvas is not responsible for any modifications made by end users to the content posted in its original format.  The Department of Homeland Security The Work of the Department of Homeland Security A Daunting Task Copyright © Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. Savvas is not responsible for any modifications made by end users to the content posted in its original format.  The Department of Homeland Security The Secret Service, whose responsibilities include operating and maintaining the high-tech, heavily armored presidential limo, is part of the Department of Homeland Security. Copyright © Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. Savvas is not responsible for any modifications made by end users to the content posted in its original format.  The Department of Homeland Security Many federal agencies, including customs, immigration, and border patrol, as well as State troopers and private security organizations, work to protect the Trans- Alaska pipeline from terrorist attack. Photo credit: Robert Harding World Imagery/Corbis Copyright © Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. Savvas is not responsible for any modifications made by end users to the content posted in its original format.  Quiz: The Department of Defense Why did Congress create the Defense Department? A. to prevent the abuse of power by military leaders B. to end disagreements among various branches of the military C. to unify the Army and Navy under one Cabinet department D. to clarify the chain of command in the military Copyright © Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. Savvas is not responsible for any modifications made by end users to the content posted in its original format.  Quiz: Branches of the Military Why did the end of the cold war cause a decrease in the size of the armed forces? A. A large military was no longer needed since a major threat to the country had subsided. B. The Department of Homeland Security became the nation’s primary defense agency. C. In the agreement ending the cold war, the United States had pledged to decrease its military. D. Lower taxes led to cuts for all parts of government, including defense. Copyright © Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. Savvas is not responsible for any modifications made by end users to the content posted in its original format.  Quiz: The Director of National Intelligence In what way was the creation of the DNI intended to change America’s intelligence capabilities? A. to improve communication between the White House and the intelligence community B. to provide the President with greater access to military resources C. to improve communication among intelligence-gathering organizations D. to increase the budget for intelligence-gathering activities Copyright © Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. Savvas is not responsible for any modifications made by end users to the content posted in its original format.  Quiz: The Department of Homeland Security What is one strategy used by the DHS to safeguard the nation’s security? A. commanding the Army, Navy, and Air Force B. offering foreign aid to struggling nations C. coordinating the efforts of all levels of government D. pursuing a policy of deterrence when possible Copyright © Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. Savvas is not responsible for any modifications made by end users to the content posted in its original format.