An Excuse That Does NOT Allow the Principal to Escape

question 6

Multiple Choice

An excuse that does NOT allow the principal to escape liability is that the

• A)principal is not responsible for the conduct because he or she did not possess the requisite mens rea.
• B)principal is not responsible because he did not commit the actus reus.
• C)law provides a defense of some other excusing condition.
• D)law protects anyone who is part of a certain class from being prosecuted.

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Definitions:

Compounded Semi-Annually

Interest added to the principal of a deposit or loan every six months, affecting total interest earned or paid.

Periodic Interest Rate

The interest rate applied to a loan or savings account over a specific period of time, often monthly or annually.

Payment Interval

Payment interval is the frequency at which recurring payments are made, such as monthly, quarterly, or annually for loans, rents, or subscriptions.

Compounded Annually

This refers to the process by which the interest earned on an investment or savings is calculated once a year, adding to the principal for the next year's interest calculation.