As Commander in Chief, the President Is

question 55

Multiple Choice

As commander in chief, the president is

• A) only a symbolic leader of the military.
• B) the ultimate decision maker in military matters.
• C) allowed to make military decisions, but only with the approval of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
• D) not responsible for military decisions.
• E) one of five people with the power to order the use of nuclear force.

---

Definitions:

American Opportunity Tax Credit

A credit for qualified education expenses paid for an eligible student for the first four years of higher education, with a portion potentially refundable.

AGI

Adjusted Gross Income, which is total income adjusted by certain allowable deductions, serving as the base for calculating taxable income.

Qualifying Expenses

Expenses that are determined to be necessary and deductible under tax law for various benefits like education savings accounts or business expenses.

Child and Dependent

Terms used in tax law to refer to individuals for whom the taxpayer provides more than half of financial support, qualifying the taxpayer for certain deductions.