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 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.