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 to 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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Eisenhower's use of federal troops demonstrated the president's ability to make unilateral use of emergency powers to protect states against domestic disorder, without requiring approval from federal courts, a request from the governor, or congressional authorization. The decision was made in response to the state of Arkansas' refusal to comply with federal court orders to desegregate their schools.

When Dwight Eisenhower Sent Federal Troops into Little Rock High