Which constitutional writ directs a public functionary to perform a duty imposed by law?
Correct answer: C. Mandamus
- A. Habeas corpus
- B. Certiorari
- C. Mandamus
- D. Prohibition
Explanation
Mandamus commands a public authority to perform a legal duty that it has failed or refused to perform. Habeas corpus concerns unlawful detention, while certiorari and prohibition are mainly connected with controlling unlawful proceedings by inferior courts or tribunals.
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