In 1979, Public Opinion Turned Against the Use of the Insanity

question 35

Multiple Choice

In 1979, public opinion turned against the use of the insanity defense when it was used successfully to justify such behaviors as _________________.

• A) child abuse
• B) stealing cars
• C) writing bad checks
• D) vandalism

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Definitions:

First Amendment

A provision in the United States Constitution that prohibits the government from interfering with the freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.