The Common Law Doctrine That You Have a Right to Defend

question 143

Multiple Choice

The common law doctrine that you have a right to defend your home, yourself, your property, or an innocent person from the illegal acts of another is the basis for the doctrine.

• A) castle
• B) house
• C) self-defense
• D) reasonable force

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Definitions:

Embryo Sac

The female gametophyte within the ovule of a flowering plant, containing the egg cell for fertilization.

Circadian Rhythm

A biological activity that is repeated about every 24 hours.

Photoperiodic Response

The biological reaction of organisms to the length of day or night, affecting behaviors such as flowering in plants and mating in animals.

Vernalization

Stimulation of flowering in spring by long exposure to low temperature in winter.