Asked by edricka burns on Jun 03, 2024
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President Abraham Lincoln's justified his 1861 decision to suspend the writ of habeas corpus
By pointing to which constitutional provision?
A) the "take care clause" of Section 3 of Article II
B) the oath of office at the end of Section 1 of Article II
C) the "vesting clause" of Section 1 of Article II
D) the Tenth Amendment
Writ of Habeas Corpus
A legal order that requires a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court, to secure the person's release unless lawful grounds are shown for their detention.
Constitutional Provision
A specific article, amendment, or clause within a constitution that outlines the structure, powers, and limits of a government's branches and the rights of its citizens.
"Take Care Clause"
A clause in the U.S. Constitution (Article II, Section 3) that requires the President to enforce all legally enacted laws, even if the president disagrees with them.
- Gain insight into the particular constitutional provisions and clauses specifying the framework and powers attributed to the presidency.
- Assess the various types of presidential powers, categorizing them into expressed, inherent, and delegated.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the particular constitutional provisions and clauses specifying the framework and powers attributed to the presidency.
- Assess the various types of presidential powers, categorizing them into expressed, inherent, and delegated.
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