Martial law
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| - | A '''state of emergency''' is a governmental declaration that may suspend certain normal functions of government, alert citizens to alter their normal behaviors, or order government agencies to implement emergency preparedness plans. It can also be used as a rationale for suspending [[civil liberties]]. Such declarations usually come during a time of [[natural disaster]], during periods of [[civil disorder]], or following a [[declaration of war]] (in [[democracy|democratic]] countries, many call this [[martial law]], mostly with non-critical intent). ''[[Justitium]]'' is its equivalent in [[Roman law]]. | ||
| - | In some countries, the state of emergency and its effects on civil liberties and governmental procedure are regulated by the [[constitution]] or a [[law]] that limits the powers that may be invoked or rights that may be suspended during an emergency. In many countries it is illegal to modify the emergency law or constitution during the emergency. | + | '''Martial law''' is the imposition of military rule by military authorities over designated regions on an emergency basis. |
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| + | Martial law is usually imposed on a temporary basis when the civilian government or civilian authorities fail to function effectively (e.g., maintain order and security, or provide essential services), when there are extensive riots and protests, or when the disobedience of the law becomes widespread. | ||
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| - | * [[Arbitrary arrest and detention]] | + | * [[Authoritarianism]] |
| - | * [[Declaration of war]] | + | * [[Chief Martial Law Administrator]] |
| - | * [[Due process]] | + | * [[DEFCON]] |
| - | * [[Search and seizure]] | + | * [[Military dictatorship]] a government where in the political power resides with the military. |
| - | * [[Senate Report 93-549]] | + | * [[Military government]] the form of administration by which an occupying power exercises governmental authority over occupied territory. |
| - | * [[Unitary executive theory]] | + | * [[Military junta]] a government led by a committee of military leaders. |
| + | * [[Military law]] (law to which members of the military are subject) | ||
| + | * [[Military rule (disambiguation)]] | ||
| + | * [[State of emergency]] | ||
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Martial law is the imposition of military rule by military authorities over designated regions on an emergency basis.
Martial law is usually imposed on a temporary basis when the civilian government or civilian authorities fail to function effectively (e.g., maintain order and security, or provide essential services), when there are extensive riots and protests, or when the disobedience of the law becomes widespread.
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See also
- Authoritarianism
- Chief Martial Law Administrator
- DEFCON
- Military dictatorship a government where in the political power resides with the military.
- Military government the form of administration by which an occupying power exercises governmental authority over occupied territory.
- Military junta a government led by a committee of military leaders.
- Military law (law to which members of the military are subject)
- Military rule (disambiguation)
- State of emergency
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