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The primary function of a Writ of Habeas Corpus is to...
a. determine guilt or innocence b. release from unlawful imprisonment c. determine what evidence is held d. none of these |
b. release from unlawful imprisonment
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The US Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in cases involving...
a. federal crimes b. US Diplomats c. where a State is a party to the suit d. Supreme Court is an Appellate Court, not original jurisdiction |
c. where a State is a party to the suit
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Which of these rights is not protected by the VI amendment of the constitution?
a. speedy trial b. right to counsel c. right against self incrimination d. right to a jury trial |
c. right against self incrimination
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The most important aspect of the 14th amendment to the US Constitution is...
a. it provides due process for federal employees b. it introduced the protection of life, liberty, and property c. it made the Bill of Rights applicable to the States d. none of these |
c. it made the Bill of Rights applicable to the States
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