The Idea That People Act Out of Free Will, That

question 31

Multiple Choice

The idea that people act out of free will, that they are accountable for their actions when they violate the law, is known as the legal concept of

• A) mens rea.
• B) innocent until proven guilty.
• C) criminal responsibility.
• D) individual responsibility.

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Definitions:

Depressed

Experiencing feelings of severe despondency and dejection, often a symptom of a psychological disorder.

Transmission

The act or process by which something is conveyed or carried from one place or person to another.

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Information, ideas, or understanding that is common to a group of people and forms part of their collective consciousness or culture.

Generations

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