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Does speedy trial apply to civil cases?
No, the term "speedy trial" refers to the right of a criminal accused to have his/her case heard without undue delay. In the VI Amendment it is stated this way: "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial. . ."
Why was the suspension of habeas corpus unconstitutional?
Simply because Habeas Corpus was part of the Constitution - a man could notbe held in custody beyond a certain period without trial.
A general trial court at the state level would have as its prime function to determine?
The nature of the crime committed. (NOVANET: the guilt of the accused)
The jurisduction of court to hear disputes as a trial court is termed?
Original jurisdiction refers to a court's authority to hear disputes as a trial court; these courts determine the facts of a case. Whereas an appellate jurisdiction refers to a court's ability to review and/or revise cases already decided by a trial court. Therefore, the answer to your question is Original Jurisdiction.
What is an impeachment trial?
An impeachment trial, or removal trial, is a political procedure conducted by the Senate to determine whether an impeached official should be convicted and removed from office. For more information, see Related Questions, below.
