The Burden of Proof of a Habeas Corpus Hearing Rests

question 8

True/False

The burden of proof of a habeas corpus hearing rests on the petitioner.

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Definitions:

Upton Sinclair

An American writer and social activist known for his novel "The Jungle," which exposed labor and sanitary conditions in the U.S. meatpacking industry, contributing to the passage of federal food safety laws.

The Jungle

A novel by Upton Sinclair published in 1906, exposing the harsh conditions and exploited lives of immigrants in the United States meatpacking industry.

Meat Inspection Act

A United States law passed in 1906 that made it a crime to adulterate or misbrand meat and meat products being sold as food, and ensured that meat and meat products were slaughtered and processed under sanitary conditions.

ICC

The Interstate Commerce Commission, established in 1887 as the first Federal agency monitoring the operations of railroads to ensure fair rates and to regulate other aspects of their service.