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It is not contained in the US Constitution. It is a Public Law passed in 1917.

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Q: Where in the constitution does congress have the right to draft citizens to serve in the military?
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The right of the national government to impose a military draft is this specific power?

Article I section eight of the Constitution grants power to congress to raise and support armies. This includes the power to impose a draft to compel military service under the Selective Draft Law.


Who made the military draft?

Lincoln and congress first orchestrated the nation's first military draft during the US Civil War (1861-1865). Vietnam (1861-1975) was the last military draft orchestrated by Nixon and congress.


How did Congress ensure that the military had enough troops to fight the war?

It depends on which war you're referring to, but the Congress has the authority to instate the "draft", where people are forced to join the military. The draft was last used in Vietnam.


The Second Continental Congress's main purpose was to draft the Constitution?

The Second Continental Congress's main purpose was to draft the Declaration of Independence. The Constitution was not drafted for 11 more years.


What do implied powers permit Congress to do?

The Power to have a military draft


When was the final draft of the Declaration presented to Congress?

On September 17, 1787, the final draft of the Constitution was signed by congress. The new constitution was then sent to the states for ratification, and became effective on June 21, 1788.


What weakened the military draft in the South?

The weak Confederate constitution


When was the final draft of the US Constitution sent to congress?

4-20-00


Who did not like US in Vietnam war?

US Citizens facing the military draft.


What was an argument the military draft during the Vietnam war?

It had an unfair impact on poorer citizens.


Which statement is true of the Selective Service?

some citizens are required to register for it some people are obligated to register for it, but there is no military draft right now it is a system that will be used if there is a military draft in the future


What was an argument Against the military draft during the Vietnam War?

It had an unfair impact on poorer citizens.