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There is no requirement that the President have military experience. However, the President is the Commander in Chief of the US Military. As such, it is certainly a big plus in the minds of many people, including the military.
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LaoNo, you do not have to have served in the military to become President of the United States. The three requirements listed in the Constitution are 1- you must be born within the US or its territories, 2- be over age 35, and 3 -to have lived in the United States at least 14 years.
No, in fact there were several great presidents who did not serve in the military including, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Franklin D Roosevelt Calvin Coolidge and William Howard Taft.
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In which role does the President serve as the head of the military?
commander in chief
How did this president become the leader of the country?
A person becomes a President of A country when people selected or voted for them to be President or if in a country that is not democratic the military has to pick one to be the President
How many years can the President serve Why is there a limit to how many terms a person can be President?
The president can serve up to eight years, which is two terms. A term is four years. A limit has been set, so our government will not become a dictatorship.
How long is a president president for?
They serve in four year terms. Currently, a president can only serve 2 terms.
Which branch of government shares the military powers with the President?
The president is the commander-in-chief over all military powers in the US. He consults with the military chiefs of staff but he is the commander and they serve at his will. Congress determines what the military will be and appropriates the funding for it.
