In the Case Hamdi V

question 36

Multiple Choice

In the case Hamdi v. Rumsfield (2004) , in which Hamdi, an American citizen, was declared an enemy combatant and detained without formal charges or proceedings, the Supreme Court ruled:

• A) that the government was not required to provide him any rights normally given to citizens facing criminal charges.
• B) the government has complete discretion to use whatever procedures are necessary in situations involving enemy combatants, even those who are U.S. citizens.
• C) because he is a U.S. citizen, Hamdi is entitled to all of the rights provided to persons facing criminal charges.
• D) as a citizen who is detained as an enemy combatant, he must receive notice of the reasons for this classification and a fair opportunity to rebut the government's assertions before a neutral decision maker.

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