A summons, with the force of a court order, that demands a custodian to present it's person in custody to the court together with proof of authority and cause for detention, is known as:

A. Writ of Habeas Corpus
B. Quo Warranto
C. Statute of Limitations
D. Exigent Circumstance

Answer: A. Writ of Habeas Corpus

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Although Audrey's party won the gubernatorial elections in Texas, it won only 50 percent of the seats in the general elections. Which statement can cause Audrey to remain optimistic regarding a better performance in the future?

a. Qualifying for being on the ballot is very difficult for minor parties in Texas. b. Most of the party's candidates for the posts were decided in the runoff elections. c. Surveys showed that 90 percent of voters are well aware of political candidates in lower-level races. d. The winning party in the governor's race is listed first on the ballot for the next four years.

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In Davis v. Beason (1890), Justice ___________ stated that "the term ‘religion' has reference to one's view of his relations to his Creator, and to the obligations they impose of reverence for His being and character, and obedience to His will."

a. Salmon P. Chase b. John Marshall Harlan c. William Day d. Stephen J. Field

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