On occasion, persons who are demonstrating in a public place in protest of some political or social issue may violate the disorderly conduct or other statute

In an effort to balance their First Amendment rights against the need for public order, the police are normally required to give the demonstrators a reasonable time to cease their unlawful behavior before arresting them.


Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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a. True b. False

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In the last chapter, Albanese discusses the Unabomber's manifesto and the publication dilemma faced by the New York Times andthe Washington Post. Both papers published the 35,000 word segment and split the cost. What was their justification?

a. There was a reasonable probability that lives would be saved. b. Publication served the apparent goods of good music, fine wine, and excellent press. c. Succumbing to terrorists is a good universal rule. d. Publication preserved relationships between the Unabomber, the victims, and the country.

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The Supreme Court, in Fay v. New York held that a defendant had a right to:

A) a trial jury selected from his or her economic class. B) a trial jury selected from his or her social class. C) representation on the jury of persons of the same racial group. D) None of the above.

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The majority of burglary victims lose time from work as a result of their victimization

a. True b. False

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