Why was the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus suspended during the Civil War?

A. the Alien and Sedition Acts allowed it.
B. Abraham Lincoln created an executive order to do so.
C. Article III, Section 9 of the U.S. Constitution allows it during instances of rebellion.
D. the Supreme Court ordered it to take place.


Answer: C

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a. Fourth Amendment b. Fifth Amendment c. Sixth Amendment d. Eighth Amendment

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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