Question

What does the term "habeas corpus" mean?
O A) a law that allows the president to replace elected officials with military rule
OB) a Latin term that means civil war
OC) a law that protects people from being held in prison unlawfully
D) a term used to describe a soldier killed in battle

Answer 1

The answer is c.

Explanation


ha·be·as cor·pus
/ˌhābēəs ˈkôrpəs/
nounLAW
a writ requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court, especially to secure the person's release unless lawful grounds are shown for their detention.
"his application for habeas corpus"
the legal right to apply for a habeas corpus.
"Europe was first to introduce habeas corpus and the jury system"

Answer 2

Answer:

D

Explanation: