Obama Retaliates Against Russian Hacking With Sanctions

What was one of the US responses to the alleged Russian hacking?

• Reducing military presence in Europe

• Inviting Russian officials for talks

• Expelling Russian diplomats

• Increasing trade with Russia

Why might the US sanctions have limited direct effects on Russia?

• The sanctions are only symbolic

• Russia's economy is too strong

• Russia has no trade with the US

• Previous sanctions already targeted many individuals

What did the US release to support its claims of Russian hacking?

• A video of the hacking

• A new cybersecurity policy

• A report detailing evidence

• A public apology

How did President-elect Trump view the allegations of Russian hacking?

• He ignored the allegations completely

• He fully supported the allegations

• He proposed immediate military action

• He was skeptical of the intelligence community

What was a significant concern for the Obama administration regarding Trump's stance on the hacking allegations?

• That Trump would strengthen ties with Russia

• That Trump would increase sanctions

• That Trump would ignore Congress

• That Trump would dismiss the evidence

What power does Congress have regarding sanctions on Russia?

• They can veto presidential sanctions

• They can impose their own sanctions

• They can negotiate directly with Russia

• They can only suggest sanctions

What is one potential outcome of the ongoing investigations into Russian hacking?

• A public apology from Russia

• A complete dismissal of the allegations

• Increased trade with Russia

• Further sanctions imposed by Congress