The Freedom of Information Act Is Designed to

question 9

Multiple Choice

The Freedom of Information Act is designed to

• A)lead to quicker filing of habeas corpus petitions.
• B)make more national security documents available to the public.
• C)prevent inefficiency and waste in government management.
• D)expand the freedom of speech granted to government employees.

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Definitions:

Irresistible Impulse

A legal defense asserting that a defendant was unable to control their actions due to a mental illness, leading to a criminal act.

American Law Institute (ALI)

A prestigious, independent organization in the United States that produces scholarly work to clarify, modernize, and improve the law.

M'Naghten Rule

A legal principle used to determine whether a defendant was mentally capable of understanding the nature of their actions at the time of their crime, influencing criminal responsibility.

Uncontrollable Impulse Rule

A legal defense arguing that a defendant was unable to control their actions due to an overwhelming impulse, leading to criminal behavior.