Congress and the president have the power to take charge of a state's National Guard even against the wishes of a governor.

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According to the Constitution, Congress and the president have the power to take charge of a state's National Guard in case of insurrection or other emergency situations, even against the wishes of a governor. This is known as federalization of the National Guard. However, this power is limited by the Posse Comitatus Act, which prohibits the use of federal military personnel for domestic law enforcement activities.

Congress and the President Have the Power to Take Charge