Question 1

In all its forms, what has been strongly criticized by religious leaders and conservatives as eroding moral standards by representing deviant sexuality as normal and by separating sex from love and marriage?

Accepted Answer

Pornography has been strongly criticized by religious leaders and conservatives for eroding moral standards by representing deviant sexuality as normal and by separating sex from love and marriage.

Question 2

Rather than contending with harm claims, defenders of pornogrpahy have shifted their emphasis to the which clause contained in the Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

Defenders of pornography often argue that it is protected under the freedom of speech clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, which prohibits Congress from making laws that abridge the freedom of speech.

Question 3

In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court establish that even child pornography is not outside the protection of the First Amendment as long as the images presented are "virtual" (i.e., computer-generated) rather than real children?

Accepted Answer

Ashcroft v. Free Speech Coalition (2002) ruled that the Child Pornography Prevention Act of 1996 (CPPA) was overly broad in banning virtual child pornography, establishing that virtual child pornography is protected under the First Amendment unless it involves real children.

Question 4

No other moral issue has engaged the courts to the extent that ______________ has.

Accepted Answer

Abortion has been a highly contentious moral issue that has engaged the courts extensively, especially in landmark cases such as Roe v. Wade, which have had significant legal and societal impacts.

Question 5

When abortion was prohibited in the United States, it was considered a ___________ crime.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When abortion was prohibited in the United...

Question 6

As with sodomy and prostitution, attitudes regarding abortion have ______________ across the centuries.

Accepted Answer

Attitudes regarding abortion, like those toward sodomy and prostitution, have changed or varied over time, rather than staying the same or consistently positive or negative.

Question 7

Which early legal code stipulated fines for causing "miscarriage"?

Accepted Answer

The Code of Hammurabi, an ancient Babylonian law code from around 1754 BC, is known for its detailed laws and penalties. It includes laws related to causing a miscarriage, specifying fines and punishments for such actions, reflecting the societal values and legal principles of the time.

Question 8

In which year did the Roman Catholic Church prohibit abortion under any circumstances for its members?

Accepted Answer

The Roman Catholic Church prohibited abortion under any circumstances for its members in 1869, under the papacy of Pope Pius IX.

Question 9

The ruling in the case of Roe v. Wade allowed states to ______________ abortion in the second trimester.

Accepted Answer

The ruling in Roe v. Wade allowed states to regulate abortion in the second trimester, establishing a framework that balanced a woman's right to choose an abortion with the state's interests in regulating abortions and protecting prenatal life.

Question 10

Which of the following restricted Medicaid funding for abortions to cases of rape or incest?

Accepted Answer

The Hyde Amendment restricts federal Medicaid funding for abortion services to cases of rape, incest, or when the life of the mother is in danger.

Question 11

The rulings in Planned Parenthood v. Danforth and Hodgson v. Minnesota were viewed by ______________ as violating paternal and parental rights, respectively.

Accepted Answer

Pro-lifers often view rulings that expand or protect access to abortion, such as Planned Parenthood v. Danforth and Hodgson v. Minnesota, as infringing upon paternal and parental rights because these decisions limit the ability of parents or fathers to intervene in a minor's decision to obtain an abortion.

Question 12

Nothing splits the two opposing abortion camps more bitterly than the issue of:

Accepted Answer

Partial-birth abortion is a term used by opponents of abortion to describe a procedure known as intact dilation and extraction. It has been at the center of the abortion debate, drawing significant controversy and legal battles, thus deeply dividing the two opposing camps on the abortion issue more than any other specific circumstances or groups seeking abortion.

Question 13

Which ancient culture credited the god Osiris with inventing beer?

Accepted Answer

The ancient Egyptians credited the god Osiris with inventing beer, which was an important part of their culture and daily life, used both as a dietary staple and in religious ceremonies.

Question 14

Humans certainly have a fondness for ingesting substances that:

Accepted Answer

Humans often consume substances like alcohol, caffeine, and drugs that are known to alter their moods.

Question 15

Early beer was less potent (about 1 percent alcohol, compared to most of today's beers, which average around 3.5 percent), so most of the problems associated with alcohol abuse arose from:

Accepted Answer

Strong liquor is the most potent alcoholic beverage, so it is the most likely to cause problems associated with alcohol abuse.

Question 16

In what year was the Prohibition Party founded?

Accepted Answer

The Prohibition Party was founded in 1869, making it one of the oldest third parties in the United States. It was established to advocate for the prohibition of alcohol.

Question 17

Which of the following was designed to prohibit the production, sale, transportation, or importation of alcoholic beverages in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1919, was designed to prohibit the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages, effectively initiating the period known as Prohibition.

Question 18

What illicit drug was used by early Egyptians in their religious ceremonies?

Accepted Answer

Opium was used by early Egyptians in their religious ceremonies, as it has a long history of use in ancient civilizations for both medicinal and ritual purposes.

Question 19

The statistics provided in the text make it starkly clear that drugs are ______________ related to criminal activity.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A because "intimately" means closely connected or associated, which is the most appropriate choice in this context.

Question 20

According to the text, in 2016 synthetic and commonly prescribed drugs accounted for more than ____________ the deaths from heroin overdoses.

Accepted Answer

In 2016, synthetic and commonly prescribed drugs accounted for more than twice the deaths from heroin overdoses.

Quiz 10: The Limits of Social Control: Policing Vice