United StatesQuestion 32 (2008 list) · System of government
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
- aThe Secretary of Defense
- bThe Vice President
- cThe PresidentCorrect answer
- dThe Speaker of the House
Why?
The President is the Commander in Chief of the military. This keeps the armed forces under the control of an elected civilian leader.
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