Habeas Corpus and § 2254(d) Quiz for Law Students and Professionals

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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?

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?

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?

A sword

A pistol

A musket

A blunderbuss (correct)

Which of the following is true about the Lateran Council of 1215 in England?

It abolished trial by ordeal Signup and view all the answers

What replaced trial by ordeal in England in the thirteenth century?

The oath and oath-helpers Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the presentment juries in England?

To inform the justices of crimes committed by other residents Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which document established minimum standards for arresting and imprisoning people accused of crimes?

The Magna Carta Signup and view all the answers

What is the Writ of Habeas Corpus?

A document that orders the release of a person who is being held illegally Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What does the Writ of Habeas Corpus guarantee in the U.S. Constitution?

The right to challenge illegal or improper detention in court Signup and view all the answers

Which famous English writer referred to habeas corpus as 'the most celebrated writ in the English law'?

Sir William Blackstone Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for refusing to grant a writ of habeas corpus in Wisconsin according to statute 782.09?

$1,000 fine Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes the use of ordeals in determining guilt or innocence in medieval England?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of ordeals in medieval England?

To determine guilt or innocence by appealing to God or the supernatural Signup and view all the answers

Which case established that federal courts have jurisdiction over the naval base at Guantanamo?

Rasul v. Bush Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Who was tried in federal court in New York in March 2014 and convicted on terrorism charges?

Abu Gaith Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Cullen v. Pinholster case?

It clarified how federal courts should review claims in a habeas petition Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Thaler v. Haynes case?

The Supreme Court reversed the circuit court's decision Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers