During the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln’s administration applied with of the following countermeasures to thwart perceived threats to the war effort?

a. Suspension of the writ of habeas corpus.
b. Declaration of martial law throughout the Union states.
c. Highly publicized prosecutions of selected individuals.
d. Creation of the Secret Service to monitor anti-war sentiment.


a. Suspension of the writ of habeas corpus.

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As a general rule detailed (street address) information of sensitive crime data (rapes, sexual assaults, domestic violence) should be released to the general public

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A(n) _____ is a court order after a verdict, finding, or guilty plea that suspends or postpones an imposition or execution of a sentence during a period of good behavior.

A. suspended sentence B. abeyance C. recognizance D. abjuration

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Criminal liability is criminal conduct that is without justification or excuse, and, therefore, qualifies for criminal punishment

a. True
b. False
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Information should be ________ before stating it as fact in an official report

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

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