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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.

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Answered by GPT-4o mini
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.

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