In the Decision of Ex Parte Merryman (1861), Chief Justice

question 48

Multiple Choice

In the decision of Ex Parte Merryman (1861) , Chief Justice Taney placed a limit on the president's ability to

• A)issue writs of habeas corpus.
• B)command the U.S. military.
• C)allow the use of bills of attainder.
• D)suspend habeas corpus.

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