Courts protect free speech because if speech is "chilled" by the threat of criminal prosecution for that speech the consequences for society are:

a. damaged democracy
b. fear of criticizing government
c. citizen disrespect for the law
d. all of above


D

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The settling of blood in the parts of the body closest to the ground is known as _____

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Most correctly, blended sentencing allows the court to

a. impose juvenile sanctions on a minor. b. impose adult sanctions on a minor. c. suspend adult sanctions inflicted on a minor. d. impose either juvenile or adult sanctions, or a combination of these sanctions, on a minor.

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In recent years, the police have sought to embrace and exploit the media in pursuit of a positive, pro-police image and an impression of:

a. authority and legitimacy. b. legitimacy and accountability. c. authority and accountability. d. authority, accountability, and legitimacy.

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______ is noted as having the largest gang member population in Central America.

A. El Salvador B. Colombia C. Honduras D. Mexico

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