Asked by Raman Dhillon on Sep 24, 2024
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Which of the following civil liberties is NOT included in Article I,Section 9 of the Constitution?
A) prohibition of ex post facto laws
B) prohibition of bills of attainder
C) prohibition of government "taking" private property "without just compensation"
D) guarantee of habeas corpus
Ex Post Facto Laws
Laws that retroactively change the legal status of actions that were committed before the enactment of the law, prohibited by the U.S. Constitution.
Bills of Attainder
Legislative acts allowing for the punishment of individuals without trial, prohibited by the U.S. Constitution.
Habeas Corpus
A legal writ employed to bring a party who has been criminally detained before a court to determine the legality of the detention; it is a protection against unlawful and indefinite imprisonment.
- Discern the variances in civil liberties as protected under assorted articles and amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
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priya rajthala3 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The prohibition of government "taking" private property "without just compensation" is not included in Article I, Section 9 of the Constitution. It is actually found in the Fifth Amendment. The other three civil liberties listed are all included in Article I, Section 9.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the variances in civil liberties as protected under assorted articles and amendments of the U.S. Constitution.