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Let's clarify. Martial law exists in all countries of the world, but IS NOT the primary form of criminal justice in use in THE VAST MAJORITY of countries. In America and all of her dependencies and territories under American rule, President Obama can declare martial law at any time he sees fit. In each individual state, governors can declare martial law as they see fit. However, it is almost never instituted. Martial law is a form of criminal justice used during times of dramatic war or disaster. During martial law, all military employees and officers are called up for duty. They replace the local police force and heavily patrol all areas. They may impose curfews or rules requiring people not to travel at all. They can and will kill anyone who refuses to comply with them. Look out your window, my fellow citizen. Do you see uniformed soldiers marching throughout the streets? Nope? Congratulations, you've answered your own question with a little help: while it is possible for martial law to be instituted in the US, it currently is not.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoNO! Martial law is when there is a major disaster and all military personnel are called up for duty by replacing the local police force. They have full control over everything and they can and will kill anyone who is not in compliance as they see fit. This is NOT happening in America, so the answer is: while martial law can be instituted in the US at any time the inaugurated president sees fit, as of right now we are not living under martial law.
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∙ 15y agoYes, unless we demand our liberty! CAMPAIGNFORLIBERTY.COM
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What are the disadvantages of martial law?
people don't have freedom
How many times has Martial Law Government come in the country?
4
Which prime minister declared martial law in 1960 and suspended all political activity?
Adnan Menderes
Which term defines when the army takes over the functions usually controlled by the elected government?
Martial Law :D
Why did Ferdinand marcos declare martial law?
because of the price hike of the gasoline in libya
When was martial law last enforced in the US?
There is no such specific mention made of "Martial Law" in the US COonstitution however it is closely tied to the right of Habeus Corpus. Since the American Revolution there are approximately five recorded instances of martial law being imposed in the US. See below link for further reading:
Why it is possible not to stop martial law?
Martial law is declared by people in authority. Therefore, only those same people can stop martial law.
What does the yellow fray around the US flag stands for?
martial or admiralty law.
What US President's declared martial law?
Abraham Lincoln
Pervez Musharraf martial law in Pakistan?
Perwez musharaff martial law was administrator .
How can you use martial in a sentence?
Karate is a famous martial art; the mayor declared martial law after rioting broke out.
What are the questions to be ask during martial law?
what questions could be ask for declaring martial law
How do you use the word Martial martial in a sentence?
After the disaster, the government enacted martial law.
Is the US of America presently under martial law?
No- certainly not. Martial law is rare in the US and is used only in small areas that have been hit by a natural dishaster such as a hurricane or tornado and looting is feared or even more rarely in case of a civil disturbance or riot.
What are Martial law rules and regulations?
Martial law is a system of absolute miltary control over all military and civilian activities of a country. Martial law seeks to maintain public order in times of a crisis, when the normal civil institutions of justice either cannot function or could be deemed too slow or ill-equipped for the situation. Usually martial law curtails some of the personal rights ordinarily granted to the citizen, limits the length of the trial processes, and can prescribe more severe penalties than ordinary civil law. The only nationwide use if martial law in the US was a limited period during the US Civil War when martial law was declared, and the right to Habeus Corpus was suspended in the Union (northern) States, by order of President Abraham Lincoln.
What is the duration of Martial Law TV series?
The duration of Martial Law - TV series - is 2700.0 seconds.
How important martial law?
Martial law is the establishment in a country of an exceptional legal state, in which the army ensures the maintenance of order in place of the police or in collaboration with the latter.
