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5 Cards in this Set
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Writ of Habeas Corpus |
Ordering a prisoner to be brought before a judge |
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Bill of Attainder |
A legislative act finding a person guilty for treason or felony without a trial |
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Ex Post Facto |
A law that retroactively changes the legal consequences of actions committed prior to the enactment of the law |
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Marbury v. Madison |
Formed the basis of judicial review |
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Dred Scott Decision |
The Supreme Court ruled that slaves were not protected by the Constitution and could never be U.S. citizens |
