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The "Militia" and laws surrounding it pre-date the US Congress by a few hundred years. The precolonial congress introduced the militia act October 26th 1774, it has been updated again and again since then.

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In 1862 congress introduced what militia law?

In 1862, Congress introduced a militia law that required states to use conscription, which is the drafting of people for military services.


Why can only a member of congress introduce a law?

Because he's the member of the congress


Who can introduce a law in the house or the senate?

Any member of Congress can introduce a bill in their respective House.


Who can introduce a law to Congress?

In a state - any member of the State Legislature. In the Congress - any member of the Representative or Senator.


How did the democrats react to the militia law introduced by congress in 1862?

In 1862 Congress introduced a millitia law that required states to use CONSCRIPTION, wich is the draftingof people for military service.


What was decided at the 1st continental congress?

To Boycott all british goods and to start training a militia


Congress has power to introduce and pass law. this president has the responsibility of enforcing all federal law. this is an example of?

separation of powers


Where in the constitution is the power to keep a militia?

Article 1, Section 8 gives Congress the power to call forth the militia and to provide for arming, organizing and disciplining the militia. It does not specifically refer to Congress "keeping" the militia as it keeps a standing army.


Can introduce a bill into Congress?

A Member of Congress


What was passed in the summer of 1862 where congress introduced a militia law that required states to draft people for military services called?

The Legal Tender Act


Who can introduce a bill to be consider in congress?

member of congress


What the first continental congress did?

they formed the colonial militia.