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hubes95

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on: Jul 9, 2018
An act of the legislature convicting someone of a crime and imposing a punishment without a trial is called a(n)
 
  a. bill of attainder.
  b. ex post facto law.
  c. initiative.
  d. referendum.
  e. writ of habeas corpus.

Question 2

What is one of the rights enumerated in the original Constitution?
 
  a. Right to a speedy trial
  b. Right to bear arms
  c. Freedom of speech
  d. Pursuit of happiness
  e. Writ of habeas corpus


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LP

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Reply #1 on: Jul 9, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: E


hubes95

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Reply 2 on: Jul 9, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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