Which of the following is true of a writ of habeas corpus?(1 point)

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It became part of the U.S. Constitution as the result of a constitutional amendment.
It became part of the U.S. Constitution as the result of a constitutional amendment.

It has been ruled unconstitutional.
It has been ruled unconstitutional.

It was suspended by the federal government during the Civil War.
It was suspended by the federal government during the Civil War.

It requires the police to inform suspects of their constitutional rights.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

It was suspended by the federal government during the Civil War.

The writ of habeas corpus allows individuals to challenge their detention and requires that a detainee be brought before a court to determine if their imprisonment is lawful. During the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln suspended the writ in certain areas to deal with dissent and maintain order.