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    Question

    Which writ is issued by a higher court to a lower court

    or public authority to compel performance of a duty they are mandated to carry out?
    A Certiorari Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Quo Warranto Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Habeas Corpus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Mandamus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The writ of Mandamus is directed against any government, court, corporation, or public authority that fails to perform a duty that statute or law requires. It's essentially a command to perform legal duties they are obliged to carry out.

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