Question

match the following vocabulary words with the correct description.
possible points: 3
veto
habeas corpus
ex post facto laws
:: the right of american citizens to have a trial to decide if law enforcement has enough evidence to keep them imprisoned
:: laws that punish citizens for crimes even if the law was passed after the crime was committed
:: the presidents power to reject a proposed law made by congress

Explanation:

1. "Veto" refers to the President's power to reject a proposed law from Congress, so it matches "The Presidents power to reject a proposed law made by congress".
2. "Habeas Corpus" is the right for citizens to have a trial to determine if there's enough evidence for imprisonment, so it matches "The right of American citizens to have a trial to decide if law enforcement has enough evidence to keep them imprisoned".
3. "Ex post facto laws" are laws that punish for crimes even if the law was passed after the crime, so it matches "Laws that punish citizens for crimes even if the law was passed after the crime was committed".

Answer:

• Veto: The Presidents power to reject a proposed law made by congress
• Habeas Corpus: The right of American citizens to have a trial to decide if law enforcement has enough evidence to keep them imprisoned
• Ex post facto laws: Laws that punish citizens for crimes even if the law was passed after the crime was committed