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The Canadian military is under civilian control to ensure that it remains accountable to elected officials and reflects the values and priorities of Canadian society. This principle, rooted in democratic governance, helps prevent the military from wielding undue influence over politics and maintains a clear separation between military and civilian roles. Civilian oversight fosters transparency, promotes responsible decision-making, and ensures that military actions align with national interests and human rights standards.
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Why are the police and the armed forces personnel not considered to be part of the civil service?
Whle members of the military are NOT members of the civil service, the police ARE members of the civil service (i.e.: CIVILian Service) .The police are under the control of their local civilian government (the Executive Branch) while the military is under the control of the Department of Defense which answers to the Congress and the President.
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.
Is Spain under civilian or military rule?
They have both civilian adn military rule for the past years. Last time i knew they just have now "Military Rule."
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.
What are the positives of the submarine?
Civilian-Under water research. Military-Stealth
Why is it civilian authority supreme over military?
In our system of checks and balances we keep control over the military by having civilians overseeing the military to keep them from being too powerful and overthrowing the government, civilians approve the budget for each service and a civilian is the head of each branch of the service.
What are the positive effects of submarines?
Civilian-Under water research. Military-Stealth
What is the consequence for going AWOL from a war?
The consequences can be very severe, and you will not be tried in a civilian court under civilian rules. You will be tried by military court and may be incarcerated in military prison.
What does it mean to have the military under civilian control?
It means that the senior military officers take their orders from the civilian government, specifically from the President of the United States. All military officers must be "commissioned" by the Congress, and the President selects the senior officers who advise him. The President and the Congress have the authority to promote, demote, or fire any officer for any reason.
How did General Sherman's military strategy influence modern warfare of the 20Th century?
It demonstrated the effectiveness of total war - attacking the civilian under-pinning of the armies, and destroying military and civilian morale.
What is the constitutional basis of the supremacy of civilian authority?
The supremacy of civilian authority is what separate democratic governance apart from juntas and military administrations. Under this concept the military is placed under civilian and or political party control.
What are the dangers of a military not under civilian control?
A military controlling government and power is dangerous. It becomes a hunta and can install a military dictator to run the government. When that happens there is a loss of rights by the citizens. Checks on authorities is lost when the authorities can shoot citizens because they protest the government.
