Perhaps the most fateful role that the Constitution creates for the president is his or her authority as

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The best choice is D, commander in chief, as it refers specifically to the president's role as the top military authority in the country. While the other choices (chief executive, chief administrator, and chief legislator) are all important roles for the president, they do not carry the same weight of responsibility and potential consequences as the commander in chief role.

Perhaps the Most Fateful Role That the Constitution Creates for the President