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Case Study: The Stolen Valor Act

Question 10 • Fall 24 American Government/Civics IC

What did the original Stolen Valor Act (2006) attempt to prohibit?

Answer
A
lying about military service
B
lying about crimes committed during service
C
lying about receiving specific military medals
D
lying about being honorably discharged from the military

Explanation

The original Stolen Valor Act of 2006 made it a crime to falsely claim to have received certain military decorations or medals. It was aimed specifically at false claims of military honors, not every lie about someone’s service or discharge. Therefore, the correct choice is lying about receiving specific military medals.

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