What U.S. President suspended the writ of habeas corpus (the requirement that authorities bring defendants before a judge and show cause for their detention) during wartime?

a. Abraham Lincoln c. George W. Bush
b. Franklin Roosevelt d. John Adams

A

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Who calls special legislative sessions in Texas?

a) The legislature calls itself into special session by majority vote. b) Either the speaker, lieutenant governor, or the governor may call a special session. c) Either the speaker and lieutenant governor together, or the governor individually may call a special session. d) The U.S. Congress can call state legislatures into special sessions. e) Only the governor can call a special session.

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