Which of the Following Statements Is Most Accurate Regarding the Formulation

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the formulation of foreign policy?

A) The State Department and the National Security Council focus on long-term objectives, while the president tends to focus on short-term goals.
B) The State Department tends to take a long-term view of world affairs, while the National Security Council focuses on short-term objectives.
C) The State Department, the National Security Council, and the president all maintain the same foreign policy objectives and are careful not to have competing viewpoints.
D) The president focuses on long-term objectives, while the State Department and the National Security Council tend to focus on short-term goals.
E) The National Security Council tends to take a long-term view of world affairs, while the State Department focuses on short-term objectives.