Question

the powers of the commander in chief of the armed forces belong to the judicial branch. legislative branch. executive branch. state governments.

Explanation:

In the United - States system of government, the President is the commander - in - chief of the armed forces. The President is part of the executive branch. The judicial branch interprets laws, the legislative branch makes laws, and state governments have powers related to state - level affairs, not the power of being commander - in - chief.

Answer:

C. executive branch.