Question 1

Proceedings for deportation of aliens must conform to constitutional requirements, especially due process.

Accepted Answer

This is true. The Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution requires that no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. Therefore, any proceedings for deportation of aliens must comply with constitutional requirements, including providing notice and an opportunity to be heard.

Question 2

An attack against the nation's air traffic control system would not wreak havoc or cause plane collisions because traffic controllers are too professional to allow that to happen.

Accepted Answer

While air traffic controllers are highly skilled and professional, an attack on the air traffic control system could potentially cause communication breakdowns, confusion, and errors that could lead to plane collisions or other dangerous situations. It is important to prioritize the security and resiliency of critical infrastructure systems, including air traffic control.

Question 3

Even though the 9/11 incidents were prime examples of terrorism, there is no single definition of terrorism.

Accepted Answer

There is no universally accepted definition of terrorism, which makes it difficult to clearly define and deal with acts of terrorism.

Question 4

Espionage is one offense against the government that does not include the death penalty under any condition.

Accepted Answer

Espionage can include the death penalty under certain conditions, especially if the espionage leads to the death of agents or significantly compromises national security.

Question 5

What was the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Barenblatt v. United States concerning Un-American activities and the refusal of Mr. Barenblatt's refusal to testify before Congress concerning his affiliation with the communist party?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Barenblatt v. United States held that the Subcommittee's inquiry did not violate First Amendment provisions, as Mr. Barenblatt's affiliation with the Communist Party fell under the category of "un-American activities" which Congress had the power to investigate. Therefore, Mr. Barenblatt's refusal to testify could be punished as contempt of Congress.

Question 6

During a conversation at a party, John made an off-handed comment that he thought the President should be shot. Based on a summary from the U.S. Supreme court John could be convicted for threatening the President.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Domestic terrorism may be a local citizen or local group receiving direction from international sources.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Treason prosecutions in the United States are quite common, with more than 500 prosecutions annually.

Accepted Answer

Treason prosecutions in the United States are relatively rare, with only a handful of cases in the last few decades. The crime of treason is narrowly defined in the U.S. Constitution and requires the testimony of two witnesses or a confession in open court. Other crimes, such as espionage and terrorism, may be prosecuted instead of or in addition to treason.

Question 9

The USA PATRIOT Act address all the present terrorism threats and issues and made no changes in past law and practice.

Accepted Answer

The USA PATRIOT Act made several changes to past law and practice, including expanding the government's authority to conduct surveillance, increasing penalties for certain crimes, and allowing for the detention of non-citizens who are suspected of terrorist activities.

Question 10

In United States v. Rahman et al., a fairly recent case, the Second Circuit heard an appeal involving ten defendants who were acquitted of seditious conspiracy as a part of a plot to conduct urban terrorism.

Accepted Answer

In United States v. Rahman et al., the case involved a plot to conduct urban terrorism, but the defendants, including Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman, were not acquitted; they were convicted of seditious conspiracy among other charges.

Question 11

Terrorism is, by far, the least visible and potentially destructive crime against the state.

Accepted Answer

Terrorism is a highly visible crime that often involves violence and destruction of property.

Question 12

The USA PATRIOT Act was passed on October 26, 2001 by Congress and signed into law immediately the same day by President Bush.

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Question 13

The Espionage Act of 1917, now part of the U.S. Code, criminalizes espionage and breaks it into three categories: espionage during peace, espionage during war, and espionage during overseas conflicts.

Accepted Answer

The Espionage Act of 1917 primarily focuses on espionage activities that could harm the United States' national defense, particularly in the context of war. It does not explicitly break espionage into three distinct categories such as "espionage during peace," "espionage during war," and "espionage during overseas conflicts."

Question 14

Joseph has been subpoenaed to testify before the U.S. Congress. However, Joseph refuses to obey the lawful order to appear before Congress and testify. What charges may be filed against Joseph?

Accepted Answer

Refusing to testify before Congress is considered Contempt of Congress, and can result in charges being filed against the individual who is subpoenaed. Contempt of Court refers to refusal to follow a court order, which is not applicable in this case. Executive Branch Contempt refers to the President or other high-ranking officials of the executive branch refusing to comply with a Congressional subpoena or request for information, which is also not applicable in this case as Joseph is an individual outside of the executive branch.

Question 15

According to one official's testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Terrorism, Narcotics, and International Operations, our country is ill prepared to address the problem of narcoterrorism.

Accepted Answer

One official's testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Terrorism, Narcotics, and International Operations stated that the country is ill prepared to address the problem of narcoterrorism.

Question 16

What two statutes have been used as a means of addressing affronts against government authority or to target individuals who threaten the state?

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Question 17

Sabotage has a conventional meaning that need not be connected with the criminal law.

Accepted Answer

Sabotage can refer to any deliberate action taken to disrupt, harm, or hinder a particular operation or effort, regardless of whether or not it violates the law. While sabotage is often associated with criminal acts such as vandalism or terrorism, it can also refer to more everyday actions like intentional workplace tardiness or deliberately withholding information.

Question 18

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a "crude hyperbole, which in light of its context and conditional nature did not constitute a knowing and willful threat," applies to what law?

Accepted Answer

The ruling mentioned in the question pertains specifically to the act of threatening the President. Therefore, option C is the correct choice.

Question 19

The most recent treason indictment was against Adam Yahiye Gadahn, a U.S. citizen turned Al-Qaeda operative.

Accepted Answer

This is true. Adam Yahiye Gadahn was indicted for treason in 2006 for his involvement with Al-Qaeda. He was later killed in a drone strike in Pakistan in 2015.

Question 20

Congress has authority to regulate certain types of conduct that take place beyond the territorial borders of the United States.

Accepted Answer

This is established by the Foreign Commerce Clause in Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution, which gives Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, as well as the Supreme Court's ruling in United States v. Bowman (1922) that upheld Congress's ability to regulate the shipment of goods in international commerce. Additionally, Congress has enacted laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act that explicitly regulate conduct outside of U.S. borders in certain circumstances.

Quiz 13: Terrorism and Offenses Against the State