i need an explanation that isn't full of words that i'll have to look up every other one. A simple one that is easy to understand.
2006-12-04 08:40:31 · 10 answers · asked by ♥Brown Eyed Girl ♥ 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Marshall law is imposed when civil disturbances have begun and the local police alone cannot handle the situation. Curfews are generally imposed and the National Guard, Reserves and or Army are called out to restore peace and domestic tranquility.
It was used in the Chicago riots of the sixties and in the south during the Civil rights protests.
2006-12-04 08:45:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Martial Law is when the government (president, governors, senators, everyone in power) surrenders their power to a form of military.
Ex. Argentina went through a martial law in the 1970's when the three branches of military (army, navy, and a sort of marines).
The police did not have power, and the streets were run by soldiers.
2006-12-04 16:50:08 · answer #2 · answered by jen l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Martial law means that some or all civil liberties are suspended.
For example, there could be a curfew, which would prevent people from exercising their normal liberty to walk around after 9 p.m. Legally, martial 'law' means that military commanders are assigned to carry out law and order among civilians. Hence, soldiers can determine what the rules are, can arrest civilians for breaking them, and can subject them to summary justice. A person could not turn to the courts for help.
2006-12-04 16:46:17 · answer #3 · answered by Richard 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here you go, click on this link
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martial_law
Just a note the president of the United States is allowed to enact martial law and basically usurp everyones rights and the congress and the constitution for a period of time...scary huh? It happened before in Europe in the 30's and we have it on the books to let it happen here? Crazy, huh?
2006-12-04 16:53:23 · answer #4 · answered by TAHOE REALTOR 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't listen to the moron who said it's like communism- he doesn't know what the hell he's talking about
Martial Law is basically where administrative functions are under military control, usually when a military authority takes the seat of power, it usually but does not necessarily mean an end to your rights
2006-12-04 16:49:30 · answer #5 · answered by Matt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Martial law is a character from the tekken video game.
2006-12-04 16:46:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
MARTIAL LAW IS WHEN THE CITIZENS ARE PLACED UNDER THE RULE OF THE MILITARY.
2006-12-04 16:45:04 · answer #7 · answered by strike_eagle29 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Martial Law is what happens when you get married.
2006-12-04 16:48:11 · answer #8 · answered by Scythian1950 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
it means you'll need the id microchip of the
beast to survive.
2006-12-04 16:50:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
its when the army takes over your life kind of like communism not exactly though
2006-12-04 16:44:01 · answer #10 · answered by Luis 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋