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Is the president subject to military code of justice?
The president is not a member of the military. It might seem strange to hear that since he is Commander In Chief. This is a very important point. The US military is ultimately under civilian control. Think about how important that is. What could happen if military authority in the US were independent of civilian authority.
Why is the commander-in-chief of the Philippine army a civilian?
Civilian control of the military is a concept taken from the US while the US controlled the Philippines.
Why is the president the commander-in-chief?
This power is granted by the US Constitution. The writers wanted all military forces to be under the civilian control of the elected President.
Civilian authority is at all times supreme over the military?
Yes. The commander in chief of the US military is a civilian, and will always be in ultimate control of the military. This is one of the major tenants of the construct the founders put in place to guard against the military seizing power.
What is the relationship between the military and the federal government?
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.
Military power in the US is held by?
The civilian Commander in Chief.
The desire to ensure civilian control over the military in the US goes back to the?
Founding of the Republic. The Founders noticed how the British military abused their powers and wanted to avoid the same thing from happening in the US military. The 2nd and 3rd amendments are also because of this.
The president serves the following roles in the US political system?
party leader and civilian head of the military.
Can anyone non military related apply for the civillian military jobs?
Yes. They are called civilian military jobs because civilians, or non-military personnel can apply and be hired for them. There are civilian military jobs both overseas and in the US.
How many men does US have?
The United States has a strong tradition of civilian control of the military. A total of 40 million people have served in the United States Armed Forces.
Do US military personnel have the same constitutional rights in a court-martial as they do in civilian court?
US military personnel DO have Constitutional rights but in many respects the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) does not parallel the civilian court system. The two are not really comparable.
What is the conflict and compromise of the Vietnam War?
US military policy and civilian protests.
