As Opposed to a Mistake of Law, a Mistake of Fact

question 9

Multiple Choice

As opposed to a mistake of law, a mistake of fact operates as a defense if:

• A) the accused relies on an official statement of the law that is erroneous.
• B) the law is not published or reasonably known to the public.
• C) it negates the mental state necessary to commit a crime.
• D) it is caused by the neglect of a legal duty on the part of the accused.

Articulate the significance of senatorial courtesy and its impact on judicial appointments.

Recognize the importance of presidential appointments to the federal judiciary and their lasting impact.

Explain the principles of judicial review and its origins.

Analyze the interaction between the judiciary and other branches of government, including checks and balances and the influence of public opinion.

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Definitions:

Impulsivity

Tendency to act on a whim, displaying behavior characterized by little or no forethought, reflection, or consideration of the consequences.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical activity by accelerating the heart rate, constricting blood vessels, and raising blood pressure.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

The part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for rest and digestion, often counterbalancing the sympathetic nervous system's "fight or flight" response.

Midbrain

A portion of the brainstem involved in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal (alertness), and temperature regulation.