Question

What is the relationship between the military and the federal government? A. Elected civilian leadership has no influence over the military. B. The military is subordinate to the elected civilian leadership. C. The military joint chiefs of staff direct both the armed forces and the elected civilian leadership. D. Elected civilian leadership and military leadership have equal powers.

Answer 1

The answer is B.

The U.S. military is subordinate to the Federal (civilian) government. Note that the US Congress controls the budget, and that the President is required to ask for a declaration of war, and the Congress then votes to approve or disapprove the request.