@AzPetrich In the military rank yes but in the structure of our government the Commander in Chief is over the military and appoint a civilian leadership to provide the day to day leadership. I hope that fills in a little of the real story in case you missed that is civics class or history.
@TheCharlieKruse No you just voted to return to a government that will tell you what you can buy, where to buy it and stop you money when you spend to much! It is called socialism.
@Sabrina56389530 So you believe a federal department can deliver better education outcomes than getting out and voting for you local school boards and state legislative bodies. That is a socialist and communist viewpoint. I think you listen to much to slanted news and not using common sense.