The Quiz: Which of these Latin phrases does NOT appear in the U.S. Constitution?
Bona fide
Habeas corpus
Pro tempore
Ex post facto
There are three Latin phrases in the U.S. Constitution. “Habeas corpus” refers to the legal requirement that a prisoner must be physically present in court for their trial. The Constitution also uses “pro tempore” in reference to the “president for a time” who presides over the Senate in the absence of the VP. Finally, the Constitution prohibits “ex post facto” law, or legislation that retroactively criminalizes behavior.
The correct answer to this quiz is Bona fide.