The purpose of including the clauses on habeas corpus, prohibition of bills of attainder, and ex post facto laws in the U.S. Constitution is to protect individual liberties and limit the power of the federal government. These clauses are designed to ensure that individuals are not deprived of their rights without due process and that the government cannot enact laws that retroactively punish individuals or single out persons for punishment without a trial.
What is the purpose of including the following clauses in the U.S. Constitution: habeas corpus and prohibition of bills of attainder and ex post facto laws? (1 point)
• to allow the federal government the opportunity to charge criminals for crimes of the past
• to give all the power to the federal government to create order in the U.S.
• to protect individual liberties and limit power of the federal government
• to give complete protection and authority to U.S. citizens, regardless of position or title
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