In the [[United States]] national security resides in the [[Executive Branch]], and legislation has been enacted creating a [[National Security Council]] (NSC) and a [[National Security Agency]]. The members of the NSC are department and agency heads requiring [[Senate]] confirmation. The legislation is intended to give the President of the United States the ability to fulfil his oath to "preserve, protect, and defend" the national security of the United States. | In the [[United States]] national security resides in the [[Executive Branch]], and legislation has been enacted creating a [[National Security Council]] (NSC) and a [[National Security Agency]]. The members of the NSC are department and agency heads requiring [[Senate]] confirmation. The legislation is intended to give the President of the United States the ability to fulfil his oath to "preserve, protect, and defend" the national security of the United States. |