An investigation into the cause and circumstances of the death of a person with a determination as to whether the death was caused by an unlawful act or omission is called

a. habeas corpus.
b. an inquest
c. an inquisition
d. an autopsy.


Answer: b. an inquest

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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a. True b. False

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a. True b. False

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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