Commander in Chief powers
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-001082
The constitutional authority vested in the President of the United States to act as the supreme commander of the armed forces. These powers include directing military operations, deploying troops, and making strategic decisions during wartime. Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution grants the President this role.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-001082 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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