To determine which term the Georgia governor's order is an example of, we can analyze the options provided:
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Manifest Destiny: This refers to the 19th-century doctrine that the expansion of the United States across the American continents was both justified and inevitable. It does not seem to relate directly to a governor's order.
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Sectionalism: This term refers to the division of the United States into different regions (sections) with distinct economic, social, and political systems, often leading to tension or conflict between those regions. It is more about the differences between parts of the country than a specific governor's order.
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Martial Law: This is the imposition of military control over normal civilian functions of government in response to a temporary emergency where civil forces are overwhelmed. If the governor's order relates to such control, this would be the correct choice.
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Popular Sovereignty: This principle means that the authority of a state and its government is created and sustained by the consent of its people. It's often discussed in the context of territories choosing whether to allow slavery, so it doesn't seem to directly relate to a governor’s specific order.
Given the context usually associated with a governor’s order, if it pertains to enforces authority and control, it likely falls under martial law.
Thus, the answer is: O martial law.
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