Question

exam lesson name: the political process
exam number: 700111rr
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question 8 of 20 :
select the best answer for the question

1. who is the commander in chief of the armed forces?

a. president pro tem
b. president of the united states
c. army chief of staff
d. secretary of defense
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Explanation:

In the United States, the President of the United States is the commander in chief of the armed forces. The President pro tem is a temporary leader of the Senate, the Army Chief of Staff is a military position within the Army, and the Secretary of Defense is a civilian leader of the Department of Defense but not the commander in chief.

Answer:

B. President of the United States