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CJUS 319 Final Questions and Correct
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The utterance of "fighting words" is within the protection of the First
Amendment to the US Constitution
Ans: False
Courts apply a less stringent standard of judicial review when a criminal
law impinges on First Amendment freedom
Ans: False
State laws usually grant local governments the authority to impose
limited curfews during emergencies where floods, fires, riots, looting,
and other situations threaten the safety and welfare of a community
Ans: True
The federal government has primary responsibility for controlling
breaches of the peace
Ans: False
Most states have enacted prohibitions on using a cell phone or text
messaging while driving
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Ans: True
The ___________ Act proscribes interstate travel and use of the mail,
telegraph, telephone, radio, or tv with intent to incite, encourage,
participate in, or carry on a riot; or to aid or abet any person in inciting
or participating in a riot or committing any act of violence in
furtherance of a riot.
Ans: Federal Anti-Riot
Many states and municipalities have decriminalized minor traffic
offenses, classifying them as _______ and issuing citations instead of
making arrests
Ans: Civil Infractions
As the Supreme Court has recognized, the Constitution does not
permit the state to criminalize
Ans: the peaceful expression of unpopular views
______ was a common-law offense defines as going about without
visible means of support
Ans: vagrancy
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CJUS 319 Final Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
The utterance of "fighting words" is within the protection of the First
Amendment to the US Constitution
Ans: False
Courts apply a less stringent standard of judicial review when a criminal
law impinges on First Amendment freedom
Ans: False
State laws usually grant local governments the authority to impose
limited curfews during emergencies where floods, fires, riots, looting,
and other situations threaten the safety and welfare of a community
Ans: True
The federal government has primary responsibility for controlling
breaches of the peace
Ans: False
Most states have enacted prohibitions on using a cell phone or text
messaging while driving
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Ans: True
The ___________ Act proscribes interstate travel and use of the mail,
telegraph, telephone, radio, or tv with intent to incite, encourage,
participate in, or carry on a riot; or to aid or abet any person in inciting
or participating in a riot or committing any act of violence in
furtherance of a riot.
Ans: Federal Anti-Riot
Many states and municipalities have decriminalized minor traffic
offenses, classifying them as _______ and issuing citations instead of
making arrests
Ans: Civil Infractions
As the Supreme Court has recognized, the Constitution does not
permit the state to criminalize
Ans: the peaceful expression of unpopular views
______ was a common-law offense defines as going about without
visible means of support
Ans: vagrancy
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