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The basic principle of the Constitution was to establish the Government of a new nation. One of the principles does establish civilian control of the military to prevent a military Dictatorship in our country. Many counties around the world have military rule and they don't fair well for the citizens.

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Q: Is it true that a basic principle of the constitution is that civilians will control the military?
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