2008 test · Question 32 of 100
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
Official USCIS answers
- the President
Why this is the answer
The U.S. Constitution makes the President the top leader of the armed forces. This gives one elected civilian leader the final authority over the military. The President is the Commander in Chief, not Congress or the generals.
💡 Memory tip: Remember: the President wears the 'commander' hat, not Congress.
This is the 2008 test, for N-400s filed before October 20, 2025. Filed on or after that date? Use the 2025 test.
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Source: USCIS, Civics (History and Government) Questions for the Naturalization Test (rev. 01/19).