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Which of the following writs may the Supreme Court use to inquire into the legality of a claim that a…

"The writ of quo warranto." examines the legality of a person's claim to a public office and ousts a usurper if the claim is not well-founded.

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Which of the following writs may the Supreme Court use to inquire into the legality of a claim that a person asserts to a public office, and to remove such a person from the public office if the claim is not well-founded?

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"The writ of quo warranto." examines the legality of a person's claim to a public office and ousts a usurper if the claim is not well-founded.

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