Martial law in the United States

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/martial-law-in-the-united-states

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is martial law in the United States?Martial law means the military takes over to keep order when normal courts and police can't work. It replaces regular laws with military rules for a short time. It is used only in very serious emergencies.
2. Who can declare martial law in America?The President can order martial law for the whole country, and Congress can give that power. Each state governor can also declare martial law inside their own state if there is a big local crisis.

Insurrection: A violent uprising or rebellion against an established authority or government.
Due Process: The legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights owed to a person.
Civil Liberties: Fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed to individuals by law.