Which act makes state and local laws applicable on military installations?

• A. Assimilative Crimes Act
• B. Posse Comitatus Act
• C. National Security Act
• D. Uniform Code Of Military Justice

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that on federal grounds like a military installation, state and local criminal laws can be applied through the Assimilative Crimes Act. When a crime occurs on a federal enclave and there isn’t a specific federal statute addressing that offense, state law is adopted to fill the gap. The act allows the state statute that mirrors the offense to be used, as long as it doesn’t conflict with federal law. This keeps enforcement consistent with civilian jurisdictions while respecting federal authority on the installation.

The other acts don’t perform this function: the Posse Comitatus Act limits military involvement in civilian law enforcement; the National Security Act reorganizes intelligence and national security functions; and the Uniform Code of Military Justice governs military personnel under military law.