Question

From roughly 2008 to 2018, a Connecticut court was overwhelmed with more than 7,000 petitions from prisoners who wanted to be brought before a judge to determine if their imprisonment was lawful. What are these petitions called_________.

Answer 1

Answer: B. Habeas corpus

Explanation:

Here are the options to the question.

a.Necessary and proper clauses

b. Habeas corpus

c. Separation of powers

d. Ex post facto

Habeas corpus is a writing that requires a person to be brought before a judge or a law court to secure their release unless there's a ground for the arrest. This was the petition held for that case.