A writ or order requesting the release of a person being detained in prison is called a writ of ___________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


habeas corpus

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Those whose sexual orientation may be gay or lesbian are referred to as:

a. homosexuals c. heterosexuals b. bisexuals d. none of the above

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To have sex with a woman who is unconscious is rape.

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

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The United States secretly and illegally arranged the sale of military arms to Iran in return for its help in freeing American hostages. This became known as

a. The Reagan Scandal b. The Contra c. The Iran-Contra Affair d. The Sandinistas disgrace

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The criminal actions of Timeshare Mega Media would be considered white-collar crime if the company a. actually existed as a legitimate business

b. had executive board members running it. c. had not fired the criminal employees. d. was listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

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