Martial Law

What does martial law mean?

• military government, involving the suspension of ordinary law.

• the coronavirus declaring a state of emergency

• punish citizens of rights from having internet accounts

What are the effects of martial law?

• the citizens get to form their own government

• military commander has unlimited authority to make and enforce laws.

• Protesters run the government and form a democracy

Who can declare martial law ?

• Citizens, then Governor if order is still not restored

• Vice President, then President if order is still not restored

• Governor, then President if order is still not restored

What happens if martial law is declared?

• The suspension of civil law, civil rights, the military would take over and impose curfews that would allow citizens to be arrested if they violate

• The citizens protest all day and night without sleep plotting to demand change

• There will be cars all over the highway allowing people to leave town and search for a better democracy

How many times has martial law been declared in the United States?

• 2 times

• Once

• 9 times