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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.
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The constitution forbids the states to?
Keep Militia
Who is in the Northeast Kansas Militia?
The Northeast Kansas Militia is a group of concerned citizens. The 2nd Amendment to the United States Constitution says "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." The ability to form a militia is the right of every man and woman in America. There could be any number of situations that may arise, the Kansas Militia, and Northeast Kansas Militia is on watch.
Can the states keep a militia?
yes
What does the states and congress share power over the militia?
National Guard
Who can call the national militia?
Congress. Article 1, Section 8 states that Congress has among other things the power: "To provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the laws of the Union, suppress insurrections and repel invasions."
The constitution forbids the states to?
Keep Militia
Why did nationalist want a new constitution?
The business people wanted a constitution to assure their control over the people. The business people as always had the power and militia to keep the people under control.
Do Ordain and Established?
to keep the peace
What right based on the constitution would you refer to if you feel every citizen has the right to own a gun?
the right of a well regulated militia to keep and bear arms
Who is in the Northeast Kansas Militia?
The Northeast Kansas Militia is a group of concerned citizens. The 2nd Amendment to the United States Constitution says "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." The ability to form a militia is the right of every man and woman in America. There could be any number of situations that may arise, the Kansas Militia, and Northeast Kansas Militia is on watch.
Can the states keep a militia?
yes
What are some constitution words beginning with M?
· majority · military · militia · money
What is the main purpose of the major principles of the constitution?
To Keep the Government in check and prevents them from abusing their power.
What amendment states right to keep and bear arms?
The U.S. Constitution, Amendment II states, "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed."
What are some good reason for the right to bear arms in the us constitution?
To provide for volunteers for the Militia.
Which document allowed the government to organize militias?
The US Constitution allowed the government to provide for a well-organized militia. The question of what people comprise the militia comes from a 1926 bill from Congress.
Does the US Constitution give the people power or control their power?
The Constitution gives more power to the people.
