Question

which of these actions are prohibited by the constitution? check all that apply. passing
ecessary and proper\ laws suspending habeas corpus during peacetime borrowing money for the government creating a national religion creating a law ex post facto

Explanation:

• Passing "necessary and proper" laws is allowed via the Elastic Clause in the U.S. Constitution, giving Congress implied powers.
• Suspending habeas corpus in peacetime is prohibited; the Constitution only allows suspension during rebellion or invasion.
• Borrowing money for the government is an explicit power granted to Congress in the Constitution.
• Creating a national religion is prohibited by the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment, which forbids government establishment of religion.
• Creating ex post facto laws is prohibited by Article I of the Constitution, which bars laws that criminalize acts that were legal when committed.

Answer:

• suspending habeas corpus during peacetime
• creating a national religion
• creating a law ex post facto