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Article I: Congress

Question 10 • Fall 24 American Government/Civics IC

Which of these actions is forbidden by the Constitution?

Answer
A
creating a law ex post facto
B
borrowing money from the government
C
passing “necessary and proper” laws
D
regulating trade with foreign countries

Explanation

The Constitution forbids Congress and the states from passing ex post facto laws—laws that make an action criminal after it has already occurred. Creating such a law is therefore forbidden; regulating foreign trade and passing necessary and proper laws are congressional powers.

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