What Was the Major Change Contained in the Insanity Defense

question 82

Multiple Choice

What was the major change contained in the Insanity Defense Reform Act?

• A)The defense was required to prove insanity on the part of the defendant.
• B)The prosecution was now required to prove the defendant was not insane.
• C)The court took on the task of proving whether a mental illness existed or not.
• D)The definition of insanity was left up to the individual states.

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Definitions:

Voidable Contract

A valid agreement that one or more parties can legally cancel if they choose, due to reasons such as fraud or lack of capacity to consent.

Material Misrepresentation

False or misleading statements that significantly affect another party's decision in a transaction.

Reasonable Person

A hypothetical individual in the legal system who exercises average care, skill, and judgment in conduct and is used as a standard to assess behavior.

Duress By Physical Force

The use of physical force or threats to compel someone to act against their will or to consent to an agreement.