Ex Post Facto Laws Can Be Adopted by Either States

question 25

True/False

Ex post facto laws can be adopted by either states or the national government.

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Definitions:

Misdemeanors

Less serious criminal offenses that are punishable by fines or imprisonment for less than a year, typically in a county jail.

Act of Commission

A positive action or deed that violates a law or legal obligation, leading to liability.

Act of Omission

Failure to take an action that is legally or morally required, leading to harm or injury.

Criminal Act

An action that constitutes an offense and is punishable by law.