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What does the Korean War illustrate about civilian control of the military in the United States?

  1. Generals may lawfully overrule the president's orders during an active wartime crisis
  2. Congressional committees are empowered to command troops directly on the battlefield
  3. The president, as civilian commander in chief, has authority over military commanders
  4. The Supreme Court holds the constitutional power to appoint military battlefield commanders
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Correct answer: The president, as civilian commander in chief, has authority over military commanders

Truman's dismissal of MacArthur showed that military commanders are subordinate to elected civilian leadership. This principle is a key feature of the U.S. constitutional system.

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