After a Federal Judge Ruled That Jared Loughner Was Incompetent

question 29

Multiple Choice

After a federal judge ruled that Jared Loughner was incompetent to stand trial, he was:

• A) released on his own recognizance.
• B) sent to a medical facility to have his competency restored.
• C) found not guilty by reason of insanity.
• D) sent to a mental institution for the rest of his life because his schizophrenia could not be treated.

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Definitions:

Great Schism

Refers to the division in the Western Christian Church from 1378 to 1417, which led to competing papal claims, or to the earlier division between the Eastern Orthodox and Western Roman Catholic churches in 1054.

College of Cardinals

A body of senior ecclesiastical leaders in the Catholic Church, responsible for electing the Pope when the papal see is vacant.

Elected Pope

The process by which a new pope is chosen, typically through a papal conclave where cardinals vote in secrecy until a candidate receives a majority of votes.

Maniera Greca

Italian, “Greek manner.” The Italo-Byzantine painting style of the 13th century.