Congress declares a person to be guilty of a crime without having been given a trial. This is an example of

a) habeas corpus.

b) a bill of attainder.

c) an ex post facto law.

d) cruel and unusual punishment.

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17 May, 11:58

Congress declares a person to be guilty of a crime without having been given a trial. This is an example of

a) habeas corpus.

b) a bill of attainder.

c) an ex post facto law.

d) cruel and unusual punishment.

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Mariam Cain · Answer 1

The correct answer is B) a bill of attainder.

Congress declares a person to be guilty of a crime without having been given a trial. This is an example of a bill of attainder.

This is a legal term that refers to when Congress determines that an individual or a group of people must be punished without a trial. This term is also known as a writ of attainder, allows Congress to declare a person guilty of a crime and establish the type of punishment he (she/they will receive without the right of a trial.

Meaghan · Answer 2

it is b your welcome!

Congress declares a person to be guilty of a crime without having been given a trial. This is an example ofa) habeas corpus.b) a bill of attainder.c) an ex post facto law.d) cruel and unusual punishment.

Congress declares a person to be guilty of a crime without having been given a trial. This is an example of

a) habeas corpus.

b) a bill of attainder.

c) an ex post facto law.

d) cruel and unusual punishment.