The Second Prong of the M'Naghten Rule Requires a Showing

question 23

Multiple Choice

The second prong of the M'Naghten rule requires a showing that the defendant: ​

• A)did know what he was doing.
• B)did not know what he was doing was wrong.
• C)did not know what he was doing.
• D)knew what he was doing was wrong.

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Definitions:

Total Utility

The total satisfaction or benefit received by consuming a given total quantity of a good or service.

Marginal Utility

Marginal utility is the additional satisfaction a consumer gains from consuming one more unit of a good or service.

Diminishing Marginal Utility

Diminishing marginal utility is an economic principle stating that as a person consumes more of a good or service, the satisfaction (utility) gained from each additional unit decreases.

Satisfaction

The feeling of pleasure or contentment arising from meeting one's needs, desires, or expectations.