Some legal interpretations of Tennessee law assert that the governor may deploy the Tennessee National Guard for civil unrest only in cases of rebellion or invasion and that such deployment would require action by the state legislature.
November 02, 2025
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legal
Summarizes a legal interpretation regarding the conditions under which the Tennessee National Guard can be used for civil disturbances.
In Indiana, state lawmakers (the state legislature) have the sole authority to draw congressional district maps.
October 27, 2025
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structural
State law assigns redistricting responsibility for congressional districts to the Indiana legislature.
A ballot measure can change which entity has authority to redraw congressional district lines in a state, including transferring authority between a nonpartisan commission and the state legislature.
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process
Describes how direct democracy tools can alter redistricting arrangements.