A law that makes an action criminal or increases its punishment after the fact is a(n)
a. bill of attainder.
b. ex post facto law.
c. initiative.
d. referendum.
e. writ of habeas corpus.
ANS: B
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a. globalization. c. failing states. b. population growth. d. failing economies.
The governor's staff performs all but which of the following functions?
a. Issuing executive orders b. Evaluating potential appointees c. Compiling and writing budget recommendations d. Lobbying legislators, administrators and local governments e. Coordinating the governor's schedule of ceremonial and official duties