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Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between the rules of evidence used in the American colonies and those used in England?
Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between the rules of evidence used in the American colonies and those used in England?
- The rules of evidence used in the American colonies were similar to those used in England due to a shared criminal code
- The rules of evidence used in the American colonies were similar to those used in England due to a shared judicial heritage (correct)
- The rules of evidence used in the American colonies were based entirely on those used in England
- The rules of evidence used in the American colonies were completely distinct from those used in England
What was the charge brought against John Billington, the perpetrator of the first reported murder in the American colonies?
What was the charge brought against John Billington, the perpetrator of the first reported murder in the American colonies?
- Murder under a new criminal law created specifically for the colonies
- Murder under a colonial law
- Murder under a written criminal law
- Murder under a common-law crime (correct)
What was the murder weapon used by John Billington in the first reported murder in the American colonies?
What was the murder weapon used by John Billington in the first reported murder in the American colonies?
- A sword
- A pistol
- A musket
- A blunderbuss (correct)
Which of the following is true about the Lateran Council of 1215 in England?
Which of the following is true about the Lateran Council of 1215 in England?
What replaced trial by ordeal in England in the thirteenth century?
What replaced trial by ordeal in England in the thirteenth century?
What was the purpose of the presentment juries in England?
What was the purpose of the presentment juries in England?
What was the main concern that led to the development of rules of evidence in criminal trials in England?
What was the main concern that led to the development of rules of evidence in criminal trials in England?
Which document established minimum standards for arresting and imprisoning people accused of crimes?
Which document established minimum standards for arresting and imprisoning people accused of crimes?
What is the Writ of Habeas Corpus?
What is the Writ of Habeas Corpus?
What was the impact of Magna Carta on the American Declaration of Independence?
What was the impact of Magna Carta on the American Declaration of Independence?
What does the Writ of Habeas Corpus guarantee in the U.S. Constitution?
What does the Writ of Habeas Corpus guarantee in the U.S. Constitution?
Which famous English writer referred to habeas corpus as 'the most celebrated writ in the English law'?
Which famous English writer referred to habeas corpus as 'the most celebrated writ in the English law'?
What is the penalty for refusing to grant a writ of habeas corpus in Wisconsin according to statute 782.09?
What is the penalty for refusing to grant a writ of habeas corpus in Wisconsin according to statute 782.09?
What did the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 do to the review process of habeas corpus petitions by state prisoners in federal courts?
What did the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 do to the review process of habeas corpus petitions by state prisoners in federal courts?
What is the purpose of habeas corpus writs in addition to the normal appeal process?
What is the purpose of habeas corpus writs in addition to the normal appeal process?
Which of the following accurately describes the use of ordeals in determining guilt or innocence in medieval England?
Which of the following accurately describes the use of ordeals in determining guilt or innocence in medieval England?
What is the purpose of rules of evidence in a democracy's criminal justice system?
What is the purpose of rules of evidence in a democracy's criminal justice system?
What is the burden of proof in a criminal trial where the defendant denies the charge?
What is the burden of proof in a criminal trial where the defendant denies the charge?
What was the purpose of ordeals in medieval England?
What was the purpose of ordeals in medieval England?
Which case established that federal courts have jurisdiction over the naval base at Guantanamo?
Which case established that federal courts have jurisdiction over the naval base at Guantanamo?
What did the Military Commissions Act of 2006 state regarding habeas corpus claims made by alien enemy combatants detained at military installations?
What did the Military Commissions Act of 2006 state regarding habeas corpus claims made by alien enemy combatants detained at military installations?
What did the Supreme Court hold in Boumediene v. Bush?
What did the Supreme Court hold in Boumediene v. Bush?
Who was tried in federal court in New York in March 2014 and convicted on terrorism charges?
Who was tried in federal court in New York in March 2014 and convicted on terrorism charges?
Under what circumstances can a writ of habeas corpus be applied to a case?
Under what circumstances can a writ of habeas corpus be applied to a case?
What is the significance of the Cullen v. Pinholster case?
What is the significance of the Cullen v. Pinholster case?
What was the outcome of the Thaler v. Haynes case?
What was the outcome of the Thaler v. Haynes case?
What is the record for review when a state court decision is being reviewed?
What is the record for review when a state court decision is being reviewed?
