What is the National Security Council (NSC) and what are its main functions?

• A. The NSC is a congressional committee that oversees national security budgets.
• B. The NSC is a military alliance coordinating defense strategies.
• C. The NSC is the President’s forum for considering national security and foreign policy matters; its main functions are to advise, coordinate, and develop policy across the executive branch.
• D. The NSC is a federal court panel reviewing international law cases.

Answer: (C)