Actus and Mens Rea Simple quiz

What is 'actus reus'?

• A guilty Act

• The intent

• The defendant

• A guilty charge

What is a key component for 'actus reus'

• The crime must be voluntary

• The crime must be negligent

• The crime must be intentional

• The crime must be accidental

What is 'mens rea'?

• When a man commits a crime

• Only assault or battery charges

• A person's mental state when a crime was committed

• When a crime was committed with knowing intent.

Which of the following can be examples of 'mens rea'?

• Purposeful

• Negligent

• Knowing

• Reckless

• All are correct

Which of the 'mens rea' is intentional?

• Purposeful

• Negligent

• Knowing

• Reckless

Which of the 'mens rea' is failure to act responsibly?

• Purposeful

• Negligent

• Knowing

• Reckless

Which 'mens rea' means a person may not intend to cause harm but should know the risks of behavior.

• Purposeful

• Reckless

• Negligent

• Knowing

Which 'mens rea' is associated with allowing a crime to be committed or aiding in committing a criminal act?

• Purposeful

• Reckless

• Negligent

• Knowing