He is only the Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy, and only when State Malitias are federalised is he their temporary Commander in Chief, but he is not the Commander in Chief of anything else.
If you are not in the Army or Navy, he holds no sway on anything.
2007-02-20 06:48:21 · 7 answers · asked by egg_zaktly 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
He is not. Bush, at least for now, is President of the U.S. to civilians. According to the Constitution he is only Commander in Chief of those in the military. If you are not in the military he is your President not your Commander in Chief. There is a difference between them. The military has to follow the President's orders, as long as they are not unlawfully given. Civilians, on the other hand, are not bound like the military is. For example, if I was in the military and our Commander in Chief gave me an order to salute him. I have to obey that order. As a civilian I don't have to do that. He could give me that order and I could flip him off if I wanted to. He is my President not my Commander in Chief.
2007-02-20 06:55:44 · answer #1 · answered by j 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
He is Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces. The marines are a part of the navy btw.
2007-02-20 06:55:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
You've been watching to much TV. The President is the "Commander in Chief" and that's all of the military.
2007-02-20 06:58:46 · answer #3 · answered by Texan 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Well i only know that he is the president of the USA and can make decision that can affect the all country included army navy and you.
2007-02-20 07:03:44 · answer #4 · answered by Best Dominican 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
"If you are not in the Army or Navy, he holds no sway on anything"
Your ignorance shows...
2007-02-20 06:52:55 · answer #5 · answered by Jace 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Let go of my Egg'o
2007-02-20 06:54:26 · answer #6 · answered by Boomrat 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
This is true, but Bush still does whatever he wants.
2007-02-20 07:14:37 · answer #7 · answered by Jenn 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋