Question

what is the primary responsibility of the president as commander-in-chief?
○ oversee the department of commerce
○ lead the judicial branch
○ direct the armed forces
○ draft legislation

Explanation:

• Overseeing the Department of Commerce is not related to the Commander - in - Chief role.
• The judicial branch is led by the courts, not the President.
• Drafting legislation is the role of the legislative branch (Congress), not the President in the Commander - in - Chief capacity.
• The President, as Commander - in - Chief, is responsible for directing the armed forces.

Answer:

C. Direct the armed forces