Section 9 of the US Constitution imposes certain limits on congress. One very well known clause is known as "Habeas corpus". This refers to the right to:

A. Not be persecuted for a new law that wasn't active at the time of the crime
B. Freedom from arbitrary seizure. or jailing without due process
C. Taxation with representation
D. Freedom of Speech


Answer: B. Freedom from arbitrary seizure. or jailing without due process

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