Because of the First Amendment freedom of speech requirement, a state may criminalize the words an individual speaks only if the words are either threatening or constitute:

A) vulgar words. B) fighting words. C) offensive words. D) action words.


B

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By adopting the Fourth Amendment, the framers of the U.S. Constitution placed significant restrictions on searches conducted by government officials

a. True b. False

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Who is the father of probation?

A. Cesare Beccaria B. Robert Martinson C. Alexander Maconochie D. John Augustus

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The time that an inmate serves in a jail or prison is called the ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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According to SCOTUS, which of the following are constitutionally protected areas?

a. garages b. hotel rooms c. stores d. garages, hotel rooms, and stores

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