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Is the federal, state, or local government responsible for maintaining a vast majority of U.S. military forces

Answer 1

The federal government is responsible for maintaining a vast majority of U.S. military forces. The U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power to raise and support armies, provide and maintain naval forces, and "make rules for the government and regulation of the land and naval forces." This responsibility lies with the federal government and not the state or local governments.