​A Defense in Which the Defendant Accepts Responsibility for the Act

question 36

Multiple Choice

​A defense in which the defendant accepts responsibility for the act but claims what they did was right is called

• A) ​justification.
• B) ​excuse.
• C) ​rationalization.
• D) ​claim of right.

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Definitions:

Strict Hierarchy

A rigid organizational structure where each level is clearly defined and ranks above or below others in authority.

Clearly Drawn Rules

Explicit and well-defined guidelines or principles that govern behavior and processes.

Denomination

A recognized autonomous branch within a religion, characterized by its own unique beliefs, practices, and governance.

State-supported Churches

Religious organizations that receive financial aid and legal recognition from the government, often with historical ties to the state.