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Punishing someone for an action that did not used to be a crime is an example of
an ex post facto law.
habeas corpus.
a “necessary and proper” law.
a bill of attainder.
an ex post facto law.
habeas corpus.
a “necessary and proper” law.
a bill of attainder.
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an ex post facto law.
Explanation: An ex post facto law retroactively criminalizes conduct (or increases the punishment for conduct) that was legal when committed. The Constitution prohibits such laws.
Explanation: An ex post facto law retroactively criminalizes conduct (or increases the punishment for conduct) that was legal when committed. The Constitution prohibits such laws.
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