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joblessjake

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What is one reason that supporters of the Constitution gave during the ratification debates opposing a bill of rights?
 
  a. A bill of rights would nullify the Constitution.
  b. The addition of a bill of rights would be a concession to the Anti-Federalists.
  c. Only monarchies should have bills of rights.
  d. A bill of rights was not necessary because the national government would have limited powers.
  e. The enumeration of rights should be left up to the states.

Question 2

A law that makes an action criminal or increases its punishment after the fact is a(n)
 
  a. bill of attainder.
  b. ex post facto law.
  c. initiative.
  d. referendum.
  e. writ of habeas corpus.


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momolu

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

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


joblessjake

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Reply 2 on: Jul 9, 2018
Excellent

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