Question

GOVERNMENT

In the rights of the accused, there is a ban on bills of attainder. Which of the following are bills of attainder? Select all that apply. (2 ANSWERS)
a. a law that says the Klu Klux Klan is guilty of harassment
b. a law that says one cannot cross onto private property to protest
c. a law that says a Communist cannot be a member of Congress******
d. a law that says public schools cannot promote religion

I do not know the other one, but I do know that C is one of the 2 answers. Thanks!!!

Answer 1

The bills of attainder from the provided options are a law that says the Klu Klux Klan is guilty of harassment' (a) and 'a law that says a Communist cannot be a member of Congress (c). Both options designate guilt or impose punishment without a judicial process, which is characteristic of a bill of attainder.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the context of the rights of the accused and the prohibition of bills of attainder, which are laws that impose guilt and punishment on individuals or groups without a trial, we can identify the relevant options from the question presented.

• a. a law that says the Klu Klux Klan is guilty of harassment qualifies as a bill of attainder because it designates a specific group as guilty without a trial.
• c. a law that says a Communist cannot be a member of Congress is also a bill of attainder as it imposes a punishment on a specific group without a judicial proceeding.

Options b and d do not qualify as bills of attainder as they regulate general behavior and do not impose guilt or punishment without a trial.

Answer 2

A.a law that says the klu klux klan guilty.