What is the constitutional right of habeas corpus?

A. a person can only be jailed by the military

B. a person can only be jailed during times of national crisis

C. a person could not be jailed until proven disloyal to the Union

D. a person cannot be jailed unless charged with a specific crime

Answer: D.

a person cannot be jailed and less charged with a specific crime

Explanation: The suspension clause of the Constitution (article 1, section 9, clause 2) States the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended unless when in case of rebellion of invasion of the Public Safety may require it. Which means you cannot be arrested without committing a crime