Author Question: In Booker v. U.S., the Supreme Court ruled that the Federal Sentencing Guidelines: a. are ... (Read 76 times)

MirandaLo · **on:** Aug 16, 2018

In Booker v. U.S., the Supreme Court ruled that the Federal Sentencing Guidelines:

a. are advisory, but enjoy a presumption of reasonableness.
b. are advisory and judges can depart without explanation.
c. are mandatory for all federal crimes.
d. are mandatory for certain serious felonies.

Question 2

The writ of habeas corpus:

a. dates back to the 1867 Habeas Corpus Act.
b. is not mentioned in the U.S. Constitution.
c. has a long and distinguished history and protected Englishmen from tyrannical English kings.
d. has not been addressed by the U.S. Supreme Court in many opinions.