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A writ of election is a formal written document issued by a state Governor ordering an election to take place.
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What are writs of assistance?
was a law
Which statement correctly describes the attitude of most colonists toward the writs of assistance?
colonists were opposed to the writs because they granted british officials unprecedented powers
Why did George Grenville allow customs officers to obtain general writs of assistance?
He allowed them to obtain general writs of assistance so that they could be allowed to enter any location to search for smuggled goods. (The 'writs of assistance' was legal documents that allowed customs officers to enter any location to search for smuggled goods.)
If a senator of the US dies how is he replaced?
The Governor of the state the Senator represents is required to issue a writ of election. However the Governor may nominate a temporary replacement if the state legislature authorizes him to do so, the replacement may stay in office as long as the state legislature authorizes or until the next general election.
The Boston lawyer who unsuccessfully tried to have the writs of assistance removed was?
James Otis
Who decides when an election will be held?
house of representatives and senate-kaylin
What is the process for filling seats that become vacant during a term in the House of Representatives?
Executive Authority shall issue Writs of Election to fill vacancies. -Constitution of the United States of America
Who was the Boston Lawyer who opposed the writs of assistance?
James Otis opposed the writs of assistance.
What are writs of assistance?
was a law
What is writs of summon?
Venire
How many types of writs are there?
Types of Writs:1. Habeas Corpus2. Mandamus3. Prohibition4. Certiorari5. quo warranto
What was the legal documents allowing soldiers to search homes and warehouses for smuggled goods?
Writs of Assistance.
If a seat is vacant in the House of Representatives who issues the writs of election to hold a special election?
As per Article 1 Section 2 Paragraph 4 of the United States Constitution, "When vacancies happen in the Representation from any State, the Executive Authority thereof shall issue Writs of Election to fill such Vacancies." The "executive authority" need not be vested in a governor, or even an executive department separate from the legislature. This constitutional provision gives that authority to the executive power of each of the states which could be held by the legislature, a section of the legislature, an executive council, or any configuration legitimate in a "republican" form of government. However, in the US, mostly its governors.
Allowed the British to search colonists' homes?
Writs of Assistance were passed to empower British soldiers to search any colonial home they believed harbored smuggled goods. Writs of Assistance enhanced the Townshend Acts. The Writs of Assistance aroused a lot of anger and were challenged in every court in the thirteen colonies.
Why did James Otis oppose writs?
Why not
How can you use writs of assistance in a sentence?
answer it ...
How many writs of certiorari have been granted?
There have been tens of thousands of writs of certiorari granted in the history of the US Supreme Court.
