17. Each military branch is headed by a. a member of the Joint Chicís of Staff. b. the secretary of defense. c. cach branch's highest-ranking officer. d. a civilian secretary appointed by the President.​

2. what was the significance of the british reform act of 1832? members of the middle class were permitted to run for parliament. members of the working class demanded and received better living conditions. voters were given the right to vote by secret ballot, farm workers, factory workers, and women were given the right to vote.