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Question 1

writ of habeas corpus

Answer 1

is a court order to a person or agency holding someone in custody (such as a warden) to deliver the imprisoned individual to the court issuing the order and to show a valid reason for that person’s detention.

The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it

Question 2

bill of attainder

Answer 2

A legislative act that singles out an individual or group for punishment without a trial. The Constitution of the United States, Article I, Section 9, paragraph 3 provides that: “No Bill of Attainder or ex post facto Law will be passed.

Question 3

ex post facto law

Answer 3

Ex post facto laws retroactively change the rules of evidence in a criminal case, retroactively alter the definition of a crime, retroactively increase the punishment for a criminal act, or punish conduct that was legal when committed

Question 4

commerce clause

Answer 4

The Commerce Clause describes an enumerated power listed in the United States Constitution (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3). The clause states that the United States Congress shall have power “To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes

Question 5

necessary and proper clause

Answer 5

congress has the power to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into the execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this constitution in the government of the united states

Question 6

structure of executive brand

Answer 6

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Question 7

how can congress limit presidential power

Answer 7

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Question 8

structure of congress

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Question 9

how does a bill become a law

Answer 9

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