Selective Service System

Definition

The Selective Service System is a government agency responsible for conducting the draft, or compulsory military service, during times of war or national emergency. It determines who is eligible for military service and randomly selects individuals to serve in the armed forces.

Related terms

Draft: A process where eligible individuals are selected for mandatory military service.

Conscientious objector: An individual who opposes serving in the military due to religious or moral beliefs.

Exemption: A status that exempts someone from being drafted into the military, usually due to certain circumstances or occupations.