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