In our system of checks and balances we keep control over the military by having civilians overseeing the military to keep them from being too powerful and overthrowing the government, civilians approve the budget for each service and a civilian is the head of each branch of the service.
It is written in Art II Sec 3 that Civilian authority is at all times supreme over the military. Martial law also aims in protecting the people, it doesn't necessarily mean that they are supreme over the civilians during this time.
Yes. The commander in chief of the US military is a civilian, and will always be in ultimate control of the military. This is one of the major tenants of the construct the founders put in place to guard against the military seizing power.
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Martial Law .
No, a four-star army general does not have authority over civilian police. Civilian law enforcement agencies operate under local, state, or federal government authority and are independent from military command. In the United States, for example, the Posse Comitatus Act restricts the use of the military in domestic law enforcement, ensuring civilian control over police matters. However, in certain situations, such as national emergencies, the military may provide support to civilian authorities, but that does not equate to direct command.
Commander and Chief
The Secretary of Defense supervises the military and make recommendations for military appropriations. The Secretary reports to the President and he is the commander-in-chief of all IS militarry forces,
There are not many advantages of a military government over a civilian government. One thing that may be considered an advantage is that a military government is always ready to defend its country.
The authority to overrule state courts.
The civil and military authority of Rome was held by the emperor, who served as the supreme ruler of the Roman Empire. The emperor had control over both the political and military aspects of the empire, allowing them to make decisions that affected all aspects of Roman society.
Civilian supremacy over the military is manifested through several key mechanisms, including the establishment of a civilian-led government that makes defense policy decisions, legislative oversight of military budgets and operations, and the appointment of civilian officials to top defense positions. Additionally, civilian control is reinforced by constitutional provisions that delineate the roles and powers of military and civilian authorities. This dynamic ensures that military actions align with democratic values and the will of the populace, thereby preventing military overreach or influence in political affairs.
Yes. The U.S. Constitution applies as the supreme law in ANY place that the U.S. has jurisdiction, regardless of whether military or civilian law applies. Now, the exact details of how the Constitution applies in specific cases can vary, depending on the situation. In addition, military law applies over civilian law when on a U.S. military base, rather than a U.S. territory (where only civilian law applies).