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Question 32

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

  1. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
  2. The Senate Armed Services Committee
  3. The Secretary of Defense
  4. The PresidentCorrect answer

Official answer

the President

Explanation

Article II names the President Commander in Chief, keeping the military under elected civilian control. The Secretary of Defense and the Joint Chiefs advise and carry out orders but do not hold that title.

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Question 32: Who is the Commander in Chief of the military? · U.S. Civics Test 2008 · Questena