Which action(s) is (are) part of the president's role as commander in chief?
A) President Clinton meeting with heads of other countries
B) President Reagan signing a law allowing the United States to give aid to Egypt
C) President Ford pardoning President Nixon for his involvement in Watergate
D) President Bush ordering the invasion of Iraq and Afghanistan
E) All are part of the president's role as commander in chief.

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The president's role as commander in chief includes ordering military actions such as invasions or the deployment of troops. Therefore, only choice D applies to this role. Meeting with heads of other countries, signing laws, and pardoning individuals are not necessarily part of the commander in chief role.

Which Action(s) Is (Are) Part of the President's Role as Commander