Army General Makes Pregnancy Punishable Offense in Iraq

[Platapus]

Originally Posted by Snestorm

2: They can do no more than make a request as the military falls under the exclusive control of The Executive Branch.

Not correct. cf the United States Constitution, specifically section 8 "Powers of Congress"

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

The chief of the Executive Branch (the President) is the Commander in Chief of the military forces. However the establishment of the rules for the military are not part of the Executive Branch but rest in the Legislative branch.

If these four congresshumans can garner enough support, they can overrule the General's order.

Originally Posted by Platapus

Not correct. cf the United States Constitution, specifically section 8 "Powers of Congress"

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

Good post. You are right, and I stand corrected.
It's good to get chased back to the United States Constitution for an occasional a re-read.
So, in this instance, I shall also thank you for the motivational "kick in tail".