Question

president johnson was exercising his power as ____________ when he ordered soldiers into combat in vietnam.

options:
○ chief diplomat
○ chief of state
○ commander in chief
○ chief legislator

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the roles of the U.S. President:

• Chief Diplomat: Focuses on foreign policy negotiations, not direct military command.
• Chief of State: Represents the nation in ceremonial roles, not military deployment.
• Commander in Chief: The President's role as the head of the armed forces, authorizing military action (like sending soldiers to combat).
• Chief Legislator: Involves influencing legislation, not military commands.

Ordering soldiers into combat relates to military command, so the correct role is Commander in Chief.

Answer:

C. Commander in Chief