Evan Is Charged with a Crime

question 21

Multiple Choice

Evan is charged with a crime.Almost all federal courts and some state courts would not hold Evan liable if,at the time of the offense,as a result of a mental disease or defect,Evan lacked substantial capacity to

• A)appreciate the wrongfulness of his conduct only.
• B)appreciate the wrongfulness of his conduct and obey the law.
• C)appreciate the wrongfulness of his conduct or obey the law.
• D)obey the law only.

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Definitions:

African Colonies

Territories in Africa that were under the control of European powers from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century.

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A policy or system of segregation or discrimination on grounds of race implemented by the National Party government of South Africa from 1948 to 1994.

Otto von Bismarck

A German statesman who served as Prime Minister of Prussia and was the first Chancellor of the German Empire, known for his role in the unification of Germany.