___________________________________ Advocate Passing Laws or Establishing Regulations Favourable to Their

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Short Answer

___________________________________ advocate passing laws or establishing regulations favourable to their cause.

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Definitions:

Insanity Defense

A legal defense where the defendant claims they were not responsible for their actions due to psychiatric illness at the time of the crime.

Chronically Insane

A term no longer widely used, historically referring to individuals with long-term, severe mental health conditions.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, characterized by flashbacks, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

Competent to Stand Trial

A legal determination that a defendant has the mental capacity to understand the nature and objective of the legal proceedings and can adequately participate in their defense.