Which Famous American Made a List of Thirteen Virtues and Vowed

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which famous American made a list of thirteen virtues and vowed to focus on a different item each week, only to give up when he realized he could not practice the virtue of order-keeping things in their place?

• A) Thomas Jefferson
• B) Benjamin Franklin
• C) Thomas Edison
• D) Abraham Lincoln

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Definitions:

Right to Remain Silent

A legal principle that safeguards individuals from being compelled to incriminate themselves during a legal process.

Strict-Liability Offenses

Crimes for which the perpetrator can be held liable regardless of intent or state of mind at the time of committing the act.

Mens Rea

A legal principle referring to the intent or knowledge of wrongdoing that constitutes part of a crime, as opposed to the action or conduct of the accused.

Wrongful State of Mind

A mental state reflecting intent to deceive, commit fraud, or misconduct, often relevant in legal cases assessing punitive damages or criminal intent.