### Question
How is the term intelligence assessment defined?


### Answer
The term **intelligence assessment** is defined in *50 U.S.C. § 413c* as the following:

> an intelligence-related analytical study of a subject of policy significance and does not include building-block papers, research projects, and reference aids

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 413c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-NATIONAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER III-ACCOUNTABILITY FOR INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES**

