Which of the Following Is True of the Department of Defense

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the Department of Defense?

• A) It is smaller than the State Department.
• B) It was created to gather all military activities under one department.
• C) It is headed by the military joint chiefs of staff.
• D) It has consistently grown in size under every president.
• E) It is staffed entirely by uniformed personnel.

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