> No head of state is in control of the military. In the U.S. the office of the President unifies the roles of head of state, head of government, and Commander

> No head of state is in control of the military. In the U.S. the office of the President unifies the roles of head of state, head of government, and Commander in Chief of the military. This is not merely a ceremonial role. As the saying goes, the exception proves the rule false.