Which limit of the law protects a person from being punished for an action committed before such a law existed?

a. principle of legality
b. ex post facto laws
c. due process
d. right to privacy


b. ex post facto laws

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Theories that set the goal of punishment as the prevention of future crime are derived from ______ philosophy.

a. utilitarian b. Draconian c. retributivist d. just deserts

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Supreme Court decisions regarding discrimination in the composition of state trial juries were influenced by broad social and political factors and events

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Adjudicative competence is now the standard term for not guilty by reason of insanity

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Sodomy and anal penetration of a man fits within the strict definition of rape

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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