Espionage Act of 1917

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What is the primary focus of the given content?

Environmental laws and regulations

Taxation policies in the US

Immigration laws in the United States

Criminal laws related to national defence (correct)

Who can be punished under this title?

Anyone who violates national defence laws (correct)

Only government officials

Only foreigners

Only US citizens

What year did Congress pass the Espionage Act?

1919

1917 (correct)

1918

1916

Who warned that the war would require a redefinition of national loyalty?

President Wilson Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum fine for violating national defence laws?

$10,000 Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum imprisonment term for violating national defence laws?

2 years Signup and view all the answers

What was the maximum fine for individuals convicted of obstructing the draft?

$10,000 Signup and view all the answers

What can be obtained or copied under subsection (b)?

Sketch, photograph, blue print, plan, map, model, instrument, appliance, document, writing or note Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Sedition Act of 1918?

To make it a federal offense to use disloyal language Signup and view all the answers

Whoever receives or obtains any document, writing, code book, signal book, sketch, photograph, photographic negative, blue print, plan, map, model, instrument, appliance, or note, can be punished under subsection (c) if:

They know or have reason to believe it was obtained contrary to the provisions of this title Signup and view all the answers

How many people were prosecuted under the Espionage Act and the Sedition Act?

Over 2,100 people Signup and view all the answers

Whoever, having possession of, access to, control over, or being entrusted with any document, writing, code book, signal book, sketch, photograph, photographic negative, blue print, plan, map, model, instrument, appliance, or note relating to the national defence, does what under subsection (d)?

Fails to deliver it on demand to the officer or employee of the United States entitled to receive it Signup and view all the answers

What was the maximum jail sentence for individuals convicted of obstructing the draft?

20 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of gross negligence in subsection (e)?

Permits the document to be removed from its proper place of custody or delivered to anyone in violation of their trust Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of obtaining information according to the Espionage Act of 1917?

To obtain information to be used to the injury of the United States or to the advantage of any foreign nation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of location mentioned in the Espionage Act of 1917?

School Signup and view all the answers

What is the intent or reason behind obtaining information according to the Espionage Act of 1917?

With intent or reason to believe that the information to be obtained is to be used to the injury of the United States or to the advantage of any foreign nation Signup and view all the answers

What is the punishment for violating the Espionage Act of 1917?

No punishment is specified Signup and view all the answers

What type of materials or instruments are mentioned in the Espionage Act of 1917 as being prepared for use in time of war?

Vessels, aircraft, arms, and munitions Signup and view all the answers

What is the jurisdiction of the United States mentioned in the Espionage Act of 1917?

Exclusive jurisdiction Signup and view all the answers

What is the power of the President in times of war or national emergency regarding certain places?

To designate certain places as prohibited for the purpose of this title Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of this title on the jurisdiction of general courts-martial, military commissions, or naval courts-martial?

It does not affect their jurisdiction Signup and view all the answers

To what territories and places does this title extend?

All Territories, possessions, and places subject to the jurisdiction of the United States Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of committing offences under this title on the high seas or elsewhere?

They are punishable hereunder Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of this title on the Act of March 3, 1911?

It repeals the Act Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can the President designate a place as prohibited for the purpose of this title?

When the President determines that information with respect thereto would be prejudicial to the national defence Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum punishment for making or conveying false reports with the intent to interfere with the operation or success of the military or naval forces of the United States?

A fine of $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than 20 years, or both. Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of conspiring to violate the provisions of Section 2 or 3 of this title?

Punishment as provided in the case of the doing of the act the accomplishment of which is the object of the conspiracy. Signup and view all the answers

What is the punishment for harbouring or concealing a person who has committed, or is about to commit, an offence under this title?

A fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than 2 years, or both. Signup and view all the answers

What is the intent of making or conveying false reports or statements under Section 3?

To interfere with the operation or success of the military or naval forces of the United States. Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for punishing conspiracies to commit offences under this title?

One or more persons must do any act to effect the object of the conspiracy. Signup and view all the answers

What is the punishment for causing or attempting to cause insubordination, disloyalty, mutiny, or refusal of duty in the military or naval forces of the United States?

A fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than 20 years, or both. Signup and view all the answers

What is the exception to the punishment of conspiracies to commit offences under this title?

Conspiracies to commit offences under this title, except as above provided. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Sections 3 and 5?

To prevent interference with the operation or success of the military or naval forces of the United States. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Espionage Act of 1917

Passed in June 1917, two months after the US declared war on Germany, to redefine national loyalty
Gave postal officials the authority to ban newspapers and magazines from the mails
Threatened individuals convicted of obstructing the draft with $10,000 fines and 20 years in jail

Provisions of the Act

Section 1: prohibits obtaining information about national defence with intent to harm the US or benefit a foreign nation
Section 3: punishes making false reports or statements to interfere with military or naval forces, or promoting enemy success
Section 4: conspiracy to violate provisions of the Act, punished as if the act was actually committed
Section 5: harbouring or concealing individuals who have committed or are about to commit an offence under the Act
Section 6: President can designate places as prohibited for national defence purposes
Section 7: does not limit the jurisdiction of general courts-martial, military commissions, or naval courts-martial
Section 8: extends to all US territories, possessions, and places under US jurisdiction
Section 9: repeals the Act to prevent the disclosure of national defence secrets (1911)

Penalties

Up to $10,000 fine, or up to 20 years imprisonment, or both

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This quiz is based on the Espionage Act of 1917, which prohibits obtaining or attempting to obtain information related to national defense. It covers the Act's provisions on copying, taking, or making documents related to national defense.