Habeas Corpus

The right to not be held for a crime without knowing why you are being held

• Habeus Corpus

• Eminent Domain

• Veto

• Federalism

What is the primary purpose of a writ of Habeas Corpus?

• To challenge unlawful detention

• To enforce a contract

• To settle property disputes

• To grant citizenship

Which historical document first established the right to Habeas Corpus?

• Magna Carta

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution of the United States

In which country did the concept of Habeas Corpus originate?

• England

• France

• United States

• Germany

Which branch of government is typically responsible for issuing a writ of Habeas Corpus?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• Military

Habeas Corpus is often referred to as a protection against what?

• Unlawful imprisonment

• Excessive taxation

• Unfair trade practices

• Censorship

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Habeas Corpus?

• It allows prisoners to challenge their detention

• It can be suspended during emergencies

• It grants automatic release from prison

• It is a fundamental legal right

During which conflict was Habeas Corpus famously suspended in the United States?

• The Civil War

• World War I

• The Vietnam War

• The Korean War

Which U.S. President suspended Habeas Corpus during the Civil War?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What does the term 'Habeas Corpus' literally translate to in English?

• You shall have the body

• You shall have the rights

• You shall have the freedom

• You shall have the law