Question

Which power does the Constitution specifically deny to the federal government?A. The power to regulate interstate commerceB. The power to borrow moneyC. The power to pass laws retroactivelyD. The power to declare war

Answer 1

Answer:

C

Explanation:

Answer 2

The correct answer is alternative C.

The United States Constitution expressly forbids the government to pass ex post facto laws, which are laws that can change the legal consequences of actions in the past. In some countries ex post facto laws are acceptable in some situations, but in the U.S. this is such an unacceptable thing that it seemed obvious and unnecessary to include in the Constitution.