Question 1

Rape shield laws were enacted to:

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A)  encourage the reporting of sexual assaults.
B)  make it easier to obtain convictions for rape.
C)  make it easier to obtain convictions for rape and encourage the reporting of sexual assaults.
D)  make it more difficult to obtain convictions for rape and discourage the reporting of sexual assaults.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Describe the state of sexual relations crimes in the United States today.

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Question 3

Samantha went on a date with Chad, but the next morning realized she had no memory of much of the evening. She had only a few sips of the one drink she ordered, but her memory fades soon after. She's suspicious and fears she may be a victim of a sexual assault.

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A)  Samantha may have ingested a "date rape" drug. Once she arrives at the emergency room, the doctor should:
B)  look for signs of a struggle.
C)  look for bruises.
D)  look for incriminating DNA under her fingernails.
E)  have her urine tested.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Because the goal of civil commitment of a sex offender is to furnish treatment to the sex offender, rather than punish him or her for criminal conduct, it is generally held that these civil commitments do not violate the:

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A)  Double Jeopardy Clause or Ex Post Facto Clause of the US Constitution.
B)  Double Jeopardy Clause of the US Constitution.
C)  Ex Post Facto Clause of the US Constitution.
D)  None of these choices.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Statutory rape requires no specific ____ to have sex with a minor.

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Question 6

Most states divide sexual assault into two or more ____. ​

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Question 7

Most statutes regarding the offense of sexual touching require the state to prove the touching was ______, nonconsensual, and was done to arouse or gratify one's sexual desire.

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Question 8

Samantha went on a date with Chad, but the next morning realized she had no memory of much of the evening. She had only a few sips of the one drink she ordered, but her memory fades soon after. She's suspicious and fears she may be a victim of a sexual assault.

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A)  The defendant's lawyer argues that there was no rape based on:
B)  the absence of evidence of force.
C)  the two were on a date.
D)  Samantha's implied consent.
E)  Samantha's consent.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

Before rape shield laws, a victim's __________ was deemed "fair game" by defense lawyers.

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Question 10

People of the same family having sex is the crime of:

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A)  rape.
B)  sexual assault.
C)  sexual battery.
D)  incest.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Explain the legitimate governmental interest in keeping children away from sexual conduct.

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The legitimate governmental interest in keeping children away from sexual conduct is to protect their physical and emotional well-being. Children are not developmentally ready to engage in sexual activity and may not fully understand the consequences of their actions. By keeping children away from sexual conduct, the government aims to prevent exploitation, abuse, and harm to minors. Additionally, protecting children from sexual conduct helps to uphold societal norms and values regarding the innocence and protection of childhood. It also serves to maintain the integrity of the family unit and promote healthy relationships as children grow and mature. Overall, the government has a responsibility to safeguard the rights and well-being of children, and preventing them from engaging in sexual conduct is a crucial aspect of fulfilling that responsibility.

Question 12

Describe the current status of federal acts such as the Child Online Protection Act.

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Question 13

In ACLU v. Gonzales , a federal judge held that the Child Online Protection Act statute was unconstitutional because it:

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A)  did not use the least restrictive means to achieve the desired result.
B)  was overbroad.
C)  failed to meet the reasonableness standard.
D)  violated the First Amendment.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Joe is driving in an area of town where prostitutes are known to frequent. Before long, he observes a woman dressed suggestively and waving at cars. He pulls over and begins a conversation with her. They agree to a price in exchange for sexual favors. Joe is later arrested by the police.

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A)  Joe is convicted and sentenced to jail. After completion of his sentence, he must register as a:
B)  sex offender.
C)  sociopath.
D)  rapist.
E)  convicted felon.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

List the reasons child pornography laws have been found unconstitutional. Explain the difficulty of drafting child pornography laws that are constitutional.

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Question 16

The reasons given for failure to report a rape or attempted rape do not include:

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A)  fear of retaliation by the offender.
B)  too ashamed or embarrassed.
C)  not a police matter.
D)  did not know rape was a crime.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) D

Question 17

Questioning a sexual assault victim about the victim's past sex life is prohibited by ____ laws.

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Question 18

Studies show that women who resist decrease the odds of completed rape by 80 percent:

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A)  but the chance of physical injury also increases.
B)  but it is harder it get a conviction.
C)  and it is easier to get a conviction.
D)  but often resisting is what excites the rapist.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

The US Supreme Court has held that the 1996 Child Pornography Prevention Act was unconstitutional because it failed to clearly identify what constituted "indecent" or "patently offensive" material.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 20

______ is a basis for civil commitment of a sexual predator.

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A)  Pedophilia
B)  Sociopathy
C)  Schizophrenia
D)  PsychosisE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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Because the goal of civil commitment of a sex offender is to furnish treatment to the sex offender, rather than punish him or her for criminal conduct, it is generally held that these civil commitments do not violate the:

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Statutory rape requires no specific ____ to have sex with a minor.

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Most states divide sexual assault into two or more ____.

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Most statutes regarding the offense of sexual touching require the state to prove the touching was ______, nonconsensual, and was done to arouse or gratify one's sexual desire.

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Samantha went on a date with Chad, but the next morning realized she had no memory of much of the evening. She had only a few sips of the one drink she ordered, but her memory fades soon after. She's suspicious and fears she may be a victim of a sexual assault.

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Before rape shield laws, a victim's __________ was deemed "fair game" by defense lawyers.

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People of the same family having sex is the crime of:

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Explain the legitimate governmental interest in keeping children away from sexual conduct.

Describe the current status of federal acts such as the Child Online Protection Act.

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In ACLU v. Gonzales , a federal judge held that the Child Online Protection Act statute was unconstitutional because it:

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Joe is driving in an area of town where prostitutes are known to frequent. Before long, he observes a woman dressed suggestively and waving at cars. He pulls over and begins a conversation with her. They agree to a price in exchange for sexual favors. Joe is later arrested by the police.

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List the reasons child pornography laws have been found unconstitutional. Explain the difficulty of drafting child pornography laws that are constitutional.

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Studies show that women who resist decrease the odds of completed rape by 80 percent:

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Because the goal of civil commitment of a sex offender is to furnish treatment to the sex offender, rather than punish him or her for criminal conduct, it is generally held that these civil commitments do not violate the:

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Statutory rape requires no specific ____ to have sex with a minor.

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In ACLU v. Gonzales , a federal judge held that the Child Online Protection Act statute was unconstitutional because it:

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