27 Questions
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 judicial heritage
What was the charge brought against John Billington, the perpetrator of the first reported murder in the American colonies?
Murder under a common-law crime
What was the murder weapon used by John Billington in the first reported murder in the American colonies?
A blunderbuss
Which of the following is true about the Lateran Council of 1215 in England?
It abolished trial by ordeal
What replaced trial by ordeal in England in the thirteenth century?
The oath and oath-helpers
What was the purpose of the presentment juries in England?
To inform the justices of crimes committed by other residents
What was the main concern that led to the development of rules of evidence in criminal trials in England?
To ensure the accused received a fair trial
Which document established minimum standards for arresting and imprisoning people accused of crimes?
The Magna Carta
What is the Writ of Habeas Corpus?
A document that orders the release of a person who is being held illegally
What was the impact of Magna Carta on the American Declaration of Independence?
It became the rallying cry of individual liberty in England during the 17th century
What does the Writ of Habeas Corpus guarantee in the U.S. Constitution?
The right to challenge illegal or improper detention in court
Which famous English writer referred to habeas corpus as 'the most celebrated writ in the English law'?
Sir William Blackstone
What is the penalty for refusing to grant a writ of habeas corpus in Wisconsin according to statute 782.09?
$1,000 fine
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?
It made important changes to the review process.
What is the purpose of habeas corpus writs in addition to the normal appeal process?
To provide a form of review of criminal convictions and sentences.
Which of the following accurately describes the use of ordeals in determining guilt or innocence in medieval England?
All of the above
What is the purpose of rules of evidence in a democracy's criminal justice system?
To ensure the interests of the public in the proper functioning of the criminal justice system
What is the burden of proof in a criminal trial where the defendant denies the charge?
The government must prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
What was the purpose of ordeals in medieval England?
To determine guilt or innocence by appealing to God or the supernatural
Which case established that federal courts have jurisdiction over the naval base at Guantanamo?
Rasul v. Bush
What did the Military Commissions Act of 2006 state regarding habeas corpus claims made by alien enemy combatants detained at military installations?
Federal courts had no jurisdiction to hear such claims
What did the Supreme Court hold in Boumediene v. Bush?
Enemy combatants detained at military installations had the constitutional right to bring habeas corpus petitions
Who was tried in federal court in New York in March 2014 and convicted on terrorism charges?
Abu Gaith
Under what circumstances can a writ of habeas corpus be applied to a case?
If the conviction or sentence was contrary to federal law as determined by the Supreme Court
What is the significance of the Cullen v. Pinholster case?
It clarified how federal courts should review claims in a habeas petition
What was the outcome of the Thaler v. Haynes case?
The Supreme Court reversed the circuit court's decision
What is the record for review when a state court decision is being reviewed?
The evidence before the state court at the time it made its decision
This quiz tests your knowledge of the limits of the writ of habeas corpus under § 2254(d) (1) (2) and its application to cases where the conviction or sentence was based on federal law or facts determined at the state court trial. Ideal for law students and legal professionals.
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