The governor of Illinois can call out the National Guard for emergencies.
No, the Vice President does not have the authority to call in the National Guard. This power lies with the state governors, who can request assistance from the National Guard in times of emergency or unrest.
The governor, and that power may be delegated to the lieutenant governor, as well. Additionally, some states permit their County Sheriffs to call up National Guard units within their county as needed.
In general, the president has more power of the Governor.
Yes, the Vice President does not have the authority to call the National Guard. The President is the only one who can activate the National Guard, unless a state governor requests assistance in which case the National Guard can be activated by the President.
No, the Vice President does not have the authority to call in the National Guard. The decision to deploy the National Guard is typically made by the state governor or the President of the United States.
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The commander-in-chief of the Illinois state militia is the Governor of Illinois. This position grants the governor the authority to oversee and mobilize the state's military forces, including the Illinois National Guard. The governor can call upon the militia during emergencies, state crises, or to assist in disaster response efforts.
County Sheriffs do not have the authority to call out the Guard. That's done by the governor of the state or the president of the US.
To be a National Guardsman is your decision, but refusing a deployment can get you into trouble.