Bernardine is politically active and goes to nearly every rally. She and her friends feel a responsibility to speak out against what they view as injustices. New legislation calls for all protesters to be imprisoned without trial. This is an example of what?
A) bill of attainder
B) ex post facto law
C) violation of due process
D) violation of civil rights and liberties

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A bill of attainder is a legislative act that declares a person or group of people guilty of a crime without a trial. The new legislation in the question calls for all protesters to be imprisoned without trial, which is a clear example of a bill of attainder.

Bernardine Is Politically Active and Goes to Nearly Every Rally