State
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Date of
Adop-
tion Separate Article
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In
Declaration
Of Rights
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Under
Governor
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arizona ..............
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1912 Art. XVI, §§ 1-3; militia
consists of able-bodied males
between 18 and 45; citizens,
designated National Guard ;
conforms to federal regula-
tion.
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Governor is
commander-
in-chief.
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arkansas .........
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1874 Art. XI, §§ 1-4; able-bodied
males 18-45; officered and
organized as provided by law;
volunteer companies may be
formed as provided by law;
privilege from arrest under
muster (except treason, felony
and breach of peace ) .
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Governor is
commander-
in-chief.
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california .......
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. 1879 Art. VIII, §§ 1 & 2; legislature
shall provide for organizing
and disciplining militia in ac-
cordance with federal regula-
tion ; officers elected or ap-
pointed as legislature directs;
commissioned by governor ;
governor has power to call
forth.
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Governor is
commander-
in-chief.
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colorado .........
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1876 Art. XVII, §§ 1-5; able-bodied
males 18-45; conforms to
federal regulations; governor
appoints all general and field
officers; General Assembly
provides for safekeeping of
arms, etc.; conscientious ob-
jectors exempt during peace
time ; pay for such exemption.
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Governor is
commander-
in-chief.
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connecticut ...
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1965
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Right to bear
arms; mili-
tary is sub-
ordinate.
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Governor is
captain
general of
militia.
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delaware .........
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1897
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No standing
army without
legislative
consent.
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Governor is
commander-
in-chief.
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florida .............
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1887 Art. XIV, §§ 1-5; able-bodied
males 18-45; no exemptions
for religious reasons except as
prescribed by law; legislature
provides for organizing, etc.;
governor appoints two major
generals and four brigadier
generals; governor calls out
militia; three sections of
Florida National Guard.
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Governor is
commander-
in-chief.
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