What is the primary purpose of habeas corpus?

Habeas Corpus: Historical Context and Significance

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To grant immunity to government officials
To suspend civil liberties during emergencies
To challenge unlawful detention in court
To allow indefinite detention without trial
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which document is considered to have influenced the development of habeas corpus?
The U.S. Declaration of Independence
The English Bill of Rights
The Magna Carta
The Petition of Right
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the significance of the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679?
It established strict deadlines for responding to writs
It abolished habeas corpus in England
It was the first law to mention habeas corpus
It allowed the king to detain subjects indefinitely
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which section of the U.S. Constitution is habeas corpus mentioned?
Article 4, Section 1
Article 3, Section 2
Article 2, Section 3
Article 1, Section 9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the Judiciary Act of 1789 establish regarding habeas corpus?
It granted federal judges the power to issue writs for federal cases
It suspended habeas corpus during times of war
It limited habeas corpus to cases of treason
It allowed state courts to issue writs of habeas corpus
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did President Lincoln suspend habeas corpus during the Civil War?
To prevent Congress from convening
To deal with saboteurs and traitors
To enforce new tax laws
To expand the Union army
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the outcome of the Ex parte Merryman case?
Lincoln was impeached for his actions
The Supreme Court ordered Merryman's release
Congress retroactively approved the suspension
The case established a new precedent
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