In Colonial times a leader probably did. Like a general like George Washing, Ben Franklin, people like that
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."
Four more states joined the Confederacy.
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.
because farmers rebelled and they went to a courthouse while the members of the congress had to call the Massachusetts militia because they thought the farmers would attack them.
yes i believe so. they can declarewar so i dont see why not?
It's almost time to call in the militia!
minutmen
A military confinement officer.
The Rebellion.
1. Punish Piracies 2. Declare War 3.Organize militia 4. Raise and support armed forces 5. Provide navy 6. Regulate armed forces 7. Call forth militia (Straight from my textbook)
The rebellion that sent a wake up call through the country stating that the government was not working was known as Shay's Rebellion.
A rebellion