Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Writ

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the writ of habeas corpus ?

• A) It does not require a prisoner to be presented in the court during a court hearing.
• B) It is not available to citizens during times of rebellion.
• C) It allows a criminal to be punished directly without a trial.
• D) It punishes individuals for committing an act that was legal when it was committed.
• E) It may be overruled at the discretion of Congress and the state legislatures.

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