Executive branch · Question 2 of 12
Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
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Answer
- A The President
Explanation
Under Article II of the Constitution, the president is Commander in Chief of the armed forces. This keeps the military under civilian control. The Secretary of Defense and the highest-ranking general (Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff) act on the president's behalf or advise the president.