One Exception to the General Rule,which the Supreme Court Does

question 47

Multiple Choice

One exception to the general rule,which the Supreme Court does not rule out of line with popular opinion,concerns the Court's decisions on

• A)gay marriage.
• B)federalism.
• C)capital punishment.
• D)gun control.
• E)prayer in public schools.

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Definitions:

Disease of the Mind

A legal or medical concept referring to conditions that affect mental functioning, often used to discuss the basis of insanity defenses or mental health conditions.

State of Mind

The condition of a person's mental and emotional state at a specific time, influenced by their thoughts, feelings, and environment.

Innocence

The state of being free from guilt, sin, or moral wrong.

Durham Rule

A legal standard used to determine a defendant's criminal responsibility, stating that an accused is not criminally responsible if their unlawful act was the product of mental disease or defect.