Extraordinary powers given to a government in extreme circumstances. Such powers allow them to bypasses normal rules, laws, and requirements of whatever regime they exist in. Such powers are usually used to maintain control in an area during an emergency.
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its like blackouts and evacuation
Abraham Lincoln suspending habeas corpus is example of him using emergency powers during the Civil War. It was highly controversial and was challenged in court.
Article 2 allows the president to expand his powers in times of national crisis.
Clarence A. Berdahl has written: 'War powers of the Executive in the United States' -- subject(s): War and emergency powers, Executive power
Aliyi Ekineh has written: 'Democratic rights during a period of emergency' -- subject(s): Civil rights, War and emergency powers, Rule of law
the will of the people is all that can stand against the usurpers of liberty in government.
The part of the Weimar constitution that allowed the President to take emergency powers without consulting the Reichstag
A dictator could have the sme powers of a king in Roman times.
Robert Powers is the author of "The Time of Our Singing" and "Orfeo." These novels explore themes such as music, race, and family dynamics with lyrical prose and complex characters. Powers has received critical acclaim for his work in blending music and storytelling in his novels.
Michael Linfield has written: 'Freedom under fire' -- subject(s): Civil rights, Freedom of the press, History, War and emergency legislation, War and emergency powers