U.S. Constitution · Article I, Section 8, Clause 14

Military Regulation Clause

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Also known as: Military Regulation Clause

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Cited in 2 SI Solutions and 7 grades this month.

30 public items cite this provision · 9 in October 2026 (last month: 1)

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The text

To make Rules for the Government and Regulation of the land and naval Forces;

National Archives transcription (public domain; original spelling and capitalization). archives.gov

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In the founders’ words

  • “The authorities essential to the common defense are these: to raise armies; to build and equip fleets; to prescribe rules for the government of both; to direct their operations; to provide for their support. These powers ought to exist without limitation, BECAUSE IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO FORESEE OR DEFINE THE EXTENT AND VARIETY OF NATIONAL EXIGENCIES, OR THE CORRESPONDENT EXTENT AND VARIETY OF THE MEANS WHICH MAY BE NECESSARY TO SATISFY THEM” Alexander Hamilton, The Federalist No. 23 (1787-12-18)

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“Where this provision is cited”

SI Solutions (13)

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roll-call votes (10)

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Values for America Constitution Explorer, https://www.valuesforamerica.com/constitution (text: National Archives transcription, public domain), Article I, Section 8, Clause 14, https://www.valuesforamerica.com/constitution/article-1/section-8/clause-14

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