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The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it.2

What type of powers does this quote from the Constitution refer to?
A. Inherent powers
B. Delegated powers
C. Reserved powers
D. Denied powers

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D. Denied powers.
Article 1 - The Legislative Branch
Section 9 - Limits on Congress
All humans, citizen or not, are to be afforded the same rights. In order to be held against one's will, requires that there be just and compelling cause. Without just cause, one must be released.
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