When Dwight Eisenhower sent federal troops into Little Rock High School in 1957,it demonstrated that
A) the president may make unilateral use of the emergency powers to protect states against domestic disorder.
B) the president requires the federal court's approval before using troops in domestic disturbances.
C) the use of the president's emergency powers against domestic disorder necessitates a request by the governor of the affected state.
D) the president needs congressional authorization to use troops in both domestic and international situations.
E) the president can only use troops in domestic situations when the health and safety of children under the age of 18 is threatened.

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Dwight Eisenhower's decision to send federal troops to Little Rock High School demonstrated that the president may make unilateral use of emergency powers to protect states against domestic disorder, as he did not receive a request from the governor of Arkansas before doing so. This showed that the president has broad discretionary powers to respond to situations that threaten national security or constitutional order, without needing approval from other branches of government.

When Dwight Eisenhower Sent Federal Troops into Little Rock High