Question

Which executive branch leader is responsible for managing the military?

A. The chair of the Armed Services Committee
B. The chief of staff
C. The secretary of defense
D. The vice presiden

Answer 1

The answer is C.) Secretary of Defense.
The President is before though, but it isn't on the answer list.

Answer 2

C, The Secretary of Defense

Step-by-step explanation:

The Secretary of Defense is the leader and chief executive officer of the United States Department of Defense. He is appointed by the President of the United States with the approval of Congress.

Although in command of the military, the Secretary is still object to the orders of the President who is Chief of the Armed Forces.

The Secretary of Defense is in command of both operational and administrative purposes of the department's forces: the Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force.