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Multistate Bar Examination Practice Question

A state legislature passes a law that criminalizes an activity which was legal at the time it was performed, and seeks to prosecute individuals based on their prior actions. This law is most likely:

  • An example of a bill of attainder.

  • A valid exercise of the legislature's authority to define crimes.

  • Contrary to the constitutional ban on ex post facto legislation.

  • Permitted under the state's police powers.

Multistate Bar Examination
Constitutional Law
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