The Governor shall be Commander in Chief of the armed forces of the Commonwealth, and shall have power to employ such forces to repel invasion, suppress insurrection, and enforce the execution of the laws.

History

1930, p. 950; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(8); R. P. 1948,§ 44-8; 1958, c. 393; 1964, c. 227.