The primary purpose of the writ of habeas corpus is to:
A) obtain the release of one unlawfully detained.
B) bring a case to trial.
C) appeal a conviction.
D) be taken before a magistrate without unnecessary delay.
(Question #2) Upon receipt of extradition papers the governor of the asylum state will review them to determine if the fugitive:
A) has committed a crime.
B) should be surrendered to the demanding state.
C) has fled the demanding state.
D) is guilty of the crime charged.
(Question #3) In order to extradite an accused there must be:
A) evidence that the accused fled the state.
B) evidence that the accused is dangerous.
C) an outstanding arrest warrant for the accused.
D) an agreement between the states.
(Question #4) An order from a higher court to a lower court ordering a case sent up for review is called a writ of:
A) certiorari.
B) review.
C) habeas corpus.
D) appellate brief.
(Question #5) International extradition is based entirely upon:
A) common law.
B) tradition.
C) the United Nations.
D) treaties.
(Question #6) If a governor refuses to honor a request for extradition, the governor may:
A) be held in contempt by the court.
B) be prosecuted for aiding a fugitive.
C) not be forced to comply with the request.
D) try the fugitive in his or her state courts.
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