In case only* of invasion and rebellion, the President may
place the country or any part of it under martial law.
It should however not exceed 60 days (2 months)**
Within 48 hours (2 days) from its proclamation, the president
shall report in person or in writing to the Congress.
The Congress by a vote of at least a majority of its members voting
jointly (Senate + House of Rep) may revoke such proclamation.***
Such revocation cannot be overturned by the President.****
BUT upon the president's initiative, Congress may
(in the same manner stated above) extend such proclamation
for a duration to be determined by Congress.*****
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*1st check and balance
**2nd check and balance
***3rd check and balance
****4th check and balance
*****dangerous if extended indefinitely
by the president's docile forces in Congress
