Asked by Kim Eunmin

What does the prohibition of ex post facto laws prevent the government from doing?

a. trying and convicting a person when she is not present

b. passing a law today and punishing someone for her actions prior to its passage

c. restricting the rights of handgun ownership

d. holding a person without trial or explanation
Answered by Anonymous
I am tempted to say look up "ex post facto" but the only reasonable choice given is b anyway.