With regard to the Iraq war, policymakers in the Bush administration _____________________.

A) wanted a United Nations peacekeeping force to stabilize Iraq after the overthrow of Saddam Hussein
B) insisted that responsibility for postwar Iraq be put in the hands of the State Department
C) paid very close attention to studies done by the State Department concerning possible problems that might be encountered in postwar Iraq
D) seemed not to have planned for the postwar period

Postwar Period

The era immediately following the end of a significant war, often characterized by reconstruction, political realignment, and attempts to address the causes of the conflict.

Iraq War

Also known as the Second Gulf War, it was a conflict that began in 2003 with the invasion of Iraq by a coalition led by the United States, aiming to disarm Iraq of weapons of mass destruction and end Saddam Hussein's regime.

Bush Administration

Refers to the presidency of George H.W. Bush (1989-1993) and/or George W. Bush (2001-2009), focusing on their respective terms in office and policies implemented.