Which of the following statements is true of a bill of attainder?

a. It inflicts punishment on particular persons without granting them the right to a trial.

b. It prohibits cruel and unusual punishments.

c. It is an order requiring that an official bring a specified prisoner into court and explain to the judge why the prisoner is being held in jail.

d. It punishes individuals for committing an act that was legal when the act was committed.

e. It requires the state governments protect their citizens' rights.

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Jay Walton

26 January, 11:28

Which of the following statements is true of a bill of attainder?

a. It inflicts punishment on particular persons without granting them the right to a trial.

b. It prohibits cruel and unusual punishments.

c. It is an order requiring that an official bring a specified prisoner into court and explain to the judge why the prisoner is being held in jail.

d. It punishes individuals for committing an act that was legal when the act was committed.

e. It requires the state governments protect their citizens' rights.

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Darryl Mitchell · Answer 1

a. It inflicts punishment on particular persons without granting them the right to a trial.

Explanation:

A bill of attainder is an a legislative act which declares a person guilty without a trial. This bill nullifies the civil rights of a person.

Parliaments nowadays do not use this bill as it is seen as an unfavorable, because of exploitation of this bill and is against the right to due process (habeas corpus).

It was used by King Henry the Eight by which he was able to execute a number of notable figures.