Question 20
Citizenship, Rights and DutiesHabeas corpus is an essential process for safeguarding the right of citizens to
- A.vote
- B.personal liberty
- C.own property
- D.freedom of speech.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (personal liberty)
Explanation
A writ of habeas corpus orders that a detained person be brought before a court, so nobody can be held unlawfully; it protects personal liberty.