Although the Habeas Corpus Act authorized the president to suspend habeas corpus, it did require him to
a. bring charges against those detained within days and release them if there was insufficient evidence to convict.
b. identify those detained to federal judges and release them if not indicted under criminal law.
c. notify Congress beforehand.
d. obtain the approval of the Chief Justice.
e. submit to Congress a complete roster of those detained once a week until habeas corpus could be reinstated.
Question -2-The first declaration of martial law occurred at the end of the
a. Revolutionary War.
b. War of 1812.
c. Mexican-American War.
d. Civil War.
e. Vietnam War.
Question -3-Which of the following remains part of federal law today?
a. Virginia Resolution
b. Sedition Act
c. Kentucky Resolution
d. Alien Enemies Act
e. Alien Act
Question -4-According to seditious libel, it is illegal to
a. criticize the government to the extent of undermining public support and respect.
b. declare ones citizenship null in a time of war.
c. incite violence by advocating the forcible overthrow of the government.
d. knowingly print false accusations against a city official.
e. refuse to abide by acts of Congress or orders of the president in times of war.