Question

During World War I, Congress passed legislation making the following offenses punishable by fines and/or imprisonment:

to "wilfully utter, print, write, or publish any disloyal ... or abusive language about the form of government of the United States, or the Constitution of the United States, or the military or naval forces of the United States. ..."

Source: Amendment to the Espionage Act (1917)

Which thesis about the rights of U.S. citizens would this legislation help support?

a
Publication of materials in support of war is against the law.
b
It is permissible to place limitations on the right to vote during wartime.
c
The exercise of certain rights can be restricted during wartime.
d
Government can be legally criticized during wartime.

Answer 1

C would be my best answer for this question

Answer 2

c . The exercise of certain rights can be restricted during wartime.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Espionage Act that was passed in 1917 during the year when the United States of America to avoid any interference in the military operation of the country and to eliminate any possible threat to the public support of the war. The Sedition Act passed in the next year was an extension of this act which also aimed to justify the war efforts and to control the anti-war ideas and thoughts.