Which of the Following Is True of a Mala Prohibita

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of a mala prohibita crime?

• A) It is generally the same from country to country or culture to culture.
• B) It goes against the natural, moral, and public principles of a society.
• C) It is a crime that is considered inherently wrong.
• D) It is considered wrong only because it has been prohibited by law.

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