Legal Defences Quiz

Legal Defences Quiz

12th Grade

15 Qs

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Legal Defences Quiz

Legal Defences Quiz

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of a complete defence?

To delay the trial.

To justify the defendant’s actions.

To increase the sentence.

To confuse the jury.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a complete defence aim to achieve during a trial?

A longer sentence

An acquittal

A mistrial

A plea bargain

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the insanity defense relate to in legal terms?

Actus reus

Mens rea

Habeas corpus

Res judicata

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term "mens rea" refer to?

The physical act of the crime

The mental state of the accused

The location of the crime

The evidence presented in court

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the insanity defense enable the accused to claim?

They were forced to commit the crime

They were unaware of the nature or consequences of their act

They had a valid reason for their actions

They were acting in self-defense

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the relationship between mental illness and criminal responsibility?

Mental illness always absolves criminal responsibility

Mental illness can negate criminal responsibility if proven

Mental illness has no impact on criminal responsibility

Mental illness increases criminal responsibility

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What must be demonstrated for the insanity defense to be applicable?

The accused had a motive

The accused was mentally incapacitated

The accused was physically incapacitated

The accused had an alibi

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