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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Civil War at Home

Question 14 • RS AZ-US History A

Habeas corpus is the part of the Constitution that protects

Answer
A
freedom of religion.
B
the right to remain silent.
C
against illegal imprisonment.

Explanation

Habeas corpus protects people from being held in jail unlawfully by requiring the government to justify their detention before a court. Therefore, the correct choice is “against illegal imprisonment.” Freedom of religion is protected by the First Amendment, while the right to remain silent is associated with protections against self-incrimination.

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