Which of the following best describes the relationship between the federal government and state militias?
A. The militias are independent state entities over which the federal government has no authority.
B. The militias are federal entities over which the federal government has complete authority.
C. The militias are state entities over which the federal government has limited authority.
D. The militias are not authorized by law.
I think it's A but not sure.
Thanks Damon. You were right. I was completely thrown off by that one. I took the test and got and 85%. This was a 40 question multiple choice test.
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To determine the correct answer, we need to examine the relationship between the federal government and state militias. One way to do this is by referring to the United States Constitution, which outlines the powers and authority of both the federal government and the states.
Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution provides Congress with the power to "provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions," as well as the power to "provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining, the Militia." This indicates that the federal government has some authority over the militias.
However, the Second Amendment of the Constitution also addresses the militias, stating that "a well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." This suggests that the militias are connected to the states and exist to maintain state security.
Taking these factors into consideration, the most accurate answer to the question is C. The militias are state entities over which the federal government has limited authority. While the federal government has some control over the militias, the states also have a significant role in their organization and control.
I assume we are talking about the national guard which is usually run by the state but can be called up by the federal government if needed. Therefore I think C
see:
http://www.arng.army.mil/aboutus/history/Pages/ConstitutionalCharteroftheGuard.aspx