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Who has the power to declare martial law under the 1987 Constitution?

1. Congress
2. The President
3. The Supreme Court
4. The Cabinet

Answer

B. The President

Solution

Article VII, Section 18 vests the power to declare martial law in the President, subject to checks by Congress and the Supreme Court.

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