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UK Government, the Law and Your Role

What is the role of GCHQ?

AOverseeing, administering and monitoring all UK national and local elections
BProviding intelligence and information to protect national security
CRegulating all UK banks and supervising the broader UK financial sector
DManaging and administering the collection of all UK taxes and duties

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is Providing intelligence and information to protect national security.

GCHQ (Government Communications Headquarters) is a UK intelligence and security organisation that monitors communications to provide intelligence to protect national security and support the military.

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