Which State Was the Last One to End the Proviso

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which state was the last one to end the proviso that statutory rape was not "real rape" if the female victim was "unchaste"?

• A) South Carolina
• B) Utah
• C) Alabama
• D) Arkansas
• E) Mississippi

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Motor Neurons

Nerve cells that transmit signals from the brain and spinal cord to muscles, initiating movement.

Pineal Gland

A small, pinecone-shaped endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles.

Melatonin

A hormone made by the pineal gland that regulates sleep and wakefulness.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that produces hormones influencing various bodily functions.