The Detention of John Merryman Was an Important Case in Presidential

question 16

Multiple Choice

The detention of John Merryman was an important case in presidential power because of President Lincoln's assertion of the power to

• A)suspend habeas corpus.
• B)indiscriminately punish Southern traitors.
• C)write and enforce bills of attainder.
• D)command the Union army.

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Lymphoid Tissue

A type of connective tissue that includes lymphocytes, aiding in the immune response by fighting off infections.

Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system, involved in protecting the body from infectious disease and foreign invaders.

White Blood Cells

Immune system cells that play a crucial role in defending the body from infectious diseases and external threats.

Blood Plasma

The liquid component of blood that carries cells and proteins throughout the body, comprising about 55% of total blood volume.