The Bush Administration Argued That Detainees at Guantanamo Bay Were

question 123

Multiple Choice

The Bush administration argued that detainees at Guantanamo Bay were

• A)not covered by international treaties regarding prisoners of war because they were not representatives of a country's military.
• B)covered by the U.S. constitution and had all of the rights of American citizens.
• C)had no rights because they were terrorists.
• D)were prisoners of war and should be treated accordingly.

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