Convicted criminals cannot have their sentences increased when a new law calls for tougher penalties due to a prohibition against __________

a. habeas corpus
b. ex post facto laws
c. bills of attainder
d. writs of certiorari

Answer: b

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A. Liberty B. Equality C. Civic duty D. Democracy E. Capitalism

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