Asked by Sakina Mthimkulu on Sep 27, 2024

When Dwight Eisenhower sent federal troops into Central High School in Little Rock,
Arkansas,in 1957,it demonstrated that the

A) president may make unilateral use of the emergency powers to protect states against domestic disorder.
B) president requires the federal court's approval before using troops in domestic disturbances.
C) use of the president's emergency powers against domestic disorder necessitates a request by the governor of the state in question.
D) president needs congressional authorization to use troops in both domestic and international situations.

Emergency Powers

Special powers granted to governments to act outside of their usual legal frameworks in response to an emergency or crisis.

Dwight Eisenhower

The 34th President of the United States, serving from 1953 to 1961, known for his leadership during World War II as a five-star general.

Domestic Disorder

A state of disturbance in the internal affairs of a country typically involving violence or public disorder.

  • Identify the boundaries and constraints on the president's ability to employ military force, both at home and overseas.