The powers of the commander in chief of the armed forces belong to the

Executive branch of the federal government

Explanation:

President of United States is the correct answer.

Explanation:

The executive power is vested in the President. He is the Commander-in- chief of the armed forces and head of the state . He appoints the heads of federal agencies and implements and enforces the laws written by congress. The power of the presidents are mentioned Under Article second of US constitution. The president can sign treaties with other nations. A person should have three qualities for becoming president. He must be 35 years of age, must have lived in US for at least 14 years and must be a natural citizen of US.

legislative branch:

one of the three branches of government divided between the senate and the house of representatives.

- creates or makes laws

- power to override a veto

executive branch:

one of the three branches of government, headed by the president.

- enforces or carries out laws

- power to veto a bill sent to it by congress

judicial branch:

one of the three branches of government, headed by the chief justice of the supreme court.

- interprets laws

- power to declare laws or actions by the government unconstitutional

i think the answer is a and i hope this ; ))