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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In regards to the chemical/biological weapons front, what does Colin Powell think about them for the First Gulf War?

2. Under the Bush administration, who chairs the NSC Principals meeting?

3. How does Clarke help prepare, but not frighten the public about homeland terrorism?

4. Why do some believe it is not a good idea to bomb Afghanistan?

5. What weapons do the Aum utilize?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Jamal al -Fadl, how does he help U.S. intelligence, and why?

2. Explain Karl Rove's strategy that Republicans use in election years. How does this strategy turn out?

3. What is the transition from Clinton's administration to George W. Bush's administration like for Clarke and those working in counter-terrorism? How is this transition received by Clarke and others in counter-terrorism?

4. What are the details in CSG's plan to snatch Usama bin Laden? Why is it vetoed?

5. List in detail the concerns Clarke has in protecting the troops during the first Iraq War against "special" weapons.

6. What are Rice's views of CSG when she works in the NSC for George W. Bush's administration?

7. How does Afghanistan fare after the Soviets leave at the end of the 1980's? When does Usama bin Laden return, and why at this particular time?

8. How is Pakistan involved with al Qaeda? How are Pakistan and U.S. relations? As plans are developed to retaliate against al Qaeda, why is Pakistan mentioned and considered?

9. What Millennium attack plans are foiled and how are they foiled?

10. What are the results of al Qaeda's first act of war against the U.S. since their issued fatwa? How does it affect more than just U.S. citizens?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Outline Clarke's role in the government from his first term with Reagan to his last term with George W. Bush. What changes does Clarke go through in his career?

Essay Topic 2

What ethical, moral and political principals must be considered when making executive decisions that concern illegal acts such as snatches and assassinations? When is it right? Is it ever right? Provide at least two examples of when a President must consider these dilemmas. What does the President decide and how does he come to his conclusion?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on how the U.S. backs certain countries and why they do it. An example is how the U.S. backs Hussein when he invades Iran or Afghanistan when they are at war with Russia. What motivates the U.S. to help Iraq or Afghanistan during those times? Is it more about the country they are helping or about the enemy?

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