Author Question: The military is subject to civilian control through a. a civilian commander appointed by the ... (Read 37 times)

rayancarla1 · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

The military is subject to civilian control through

a. a civilian commander appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate.
b. The Senates power to advise and consent to high-ranking military officers.
c. the joint chiefs of staff.
d. the presidents constitutional authority as commander in chief.
e. the war powers resolution of 1972.

Question 2

What limitations did the Constitution place on the army?

a. A standing army was specifically prohibited.
b. Army appropriations could not exceed two years.
c. The army could only be called into action by state legislatures.
d. The army should be entirely made up of volunteers.
e. The size of the army was to be directly proportional to the size of the civilian population.