An order compelling a lower court or public corporation to perform in accordance with legitimacy is called?

A. the writ of mandamus
B. the great writ
C. the writ of ombudsman
D. none of the above

Correct Answer: Option A

A. the writ of mandamus

Explanation

Writ (i.e Order) of Mandamus is usually issued to mandate a public authority to perform its statutory or the functions tied to its establishment. On the alternative, the great writ means the habeas corpus writ issued to order the release of a body or person unlawfully detained or imprisoned to stand judgment