Discuss what habeas corpus is and explain why it is significant.

What will be an ideal response?


The term means “you have the body.” It is a fundamental right that allows a detained person to challenge the legality of his or her detention.

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The authority for establishing a federal court system is

a. Article 5 of the U.S. Constitution. b. Article 2 of the U.S. Constitution. c. Article 3 of the U.S. Constitution. d. Article 7 of the U.S. Constitution.

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The NIMBY syndrome pertains to opposition to locating sex offender counseling centers in neighborhoods with large female populations

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Crime resulting from the clash of middle-class values with lower-class norms is an example of __________ conflict

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Race is a _____, something we make up rather than something real

a. metaphorical concept b. structural perception c. social construction d. psychological condition

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