The Writ by Which Convicts Challenge Their Convictions After Exhausting

question 98

Multiple Choice

The writ by which convicts challenge their convictions after exhausting all their appeals is:

• A)mandamus.
• B)habeas corpus.
• C)quo warranto.
• D)execution.

Understand the system of checks and balances, separation of powers, and the roles of the three branches of government as established by the Constitution.

Recognize the processes involved in amending the Constitution and the role of federalism.

Understand the significance of key compromises (e.g., Great Compromise, Three-Fifths Compromise) in shaping the Constitution.

Grasp the reasons behind bicameralism and the structure it gives to legislative bodies.

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