Asked by Alexia Zoump on Jun 24, 2024
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Habeas corpus refers to
A) any law that declares an action to be illegal after it has been committed.
B) the right of government to take private property for public use.
C) a law that declares a person guilty of a crime without a trial.
D) a court order demanding that an individual in custody be brought into court and shown the cause for detention.
Habeas Corpus
A legal principle that safeguards against unlawful and indefinite imprisonment, allowing an individual to petition for their release if detained without sufficient cause.
Illegal After
A descriptor for actions or policies that become unlawful following a change in legislation or regulation.
Private Property
A legal designation for the ownership of property by non-governmental legal entities.
- Recognize the differences between several civil freedoms secured through different articles and amendments in the U.S. Constitution.
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Timothy PerrineJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Habeas corpus is a court order that requires a person who is under arrest or detention to be brought before a judge or court. The purpose of this order is to ensure that the person's detention is lawful and that they are not being held without just cause. Option A refers to ex post facto laws, option B refers to eminent domain, and option C refers to a violation of the right to a fair trial.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the differences between several civil freedoms secured through different articles and amendments in the U.S. Constitution.