Central Intelligence Agency

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote Central Intelligence Agency?Reports to the Director of National Intelligence since 2004
2. What is the agency designation?Civilian foreign intelligence service of the United States federal government
3. What is the founding legislation?National Security Act of 1947
4. What is the CIA?The CIA is a U.S. agency that collects and studies information from around the world to help keep the country safe. It works with other agencies to share what it learns.
5. Why was the CIA created?After World War II, President Truman wanted a permanent group to gather information about other countries, especially during the Cold War. The CIA was formed in 1947 to help protect U.S. interests.

Intelligence Cycle: The process of collecting, processing, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence information.
Covert Action: Activities undertaken by government agencies to influence political, economic, or military conditions abroad, where the role of the U.S. government is not apparent.
Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.
Paramilitary Operations: Military-style operations conducted by non-military groups or agencies.