The secretary of defense may not have served in the armed forces for at least 10 years proper to serving in the position because

a. the framers wanted to ensure that the secretary had prior military experience
b. the secretary of defense sets the budgets for each of the armed services.
c. the secretary of defense is the principal military adviser to the President.
d. the defense policy of the United States is guided by the principle of civilian control


Answer: d. the defense policy of the United States is guided by the principle of civilian control

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