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It prevents the government from holding individuals indefinitely without trial.
How does the concept of habeas corpus contribute to civil liberties?
it guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial.
it protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures
it prohibits the government from imposing excessive fines and bail.
It prevents the government from holding individuals indefinitely without trial.
How does the concept of habeas corpus contribute to civil liberties?
it guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial.
it protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures
it prohibits the government from imposing excessive fines and bail.
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The concept of habeas corpus contributes to civil liberties primarily by ensuring that individuals cannot be held indefinitely without trial. This legal principle mandates that a person under arrest be brought before a judge or into court, ensuring that their detention is justified.
From your options, the most relevant statement related to habeas corpus is that it guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial. While the other options pertain to other rights and protections within civil liberties, they do not directly describe the protective role of habeas corpus.
From your options, the most relevant statement related to habeas corpus is that it guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial. While the other options pertain to other rights and protections within civil liberties, they do not directly describe the protective role of habeas corpus.