The title given to the person who has ultimate authority and responsibility over the military. In the United States, this is the President.
Think of a football team. The coach calls all the plays and makes strategic decisions, just like how the Commander-in-Chief directs military operations.
Commander-in-Chief of the Navy: This is another role held by the U.S. President, giving them control over naval operations.
War Powers Act: A federal law intended to check the president's power to commit the United States to an armed conflict without congressional consent.
Civilian Control of Military: The principle that decisions about a country's defense and military should be made by civilian leadership rather than by armed forces.
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