Describe the evolution of the definition of rape.
What will be an ideal response?
Though ancient laws have criminalized rape, the definition in the United States. has been progressively evolving over the last 60 years. Initially, rape, under the Model Penal Code, was reduced solely to the act of intercourse. Over the years, the law in many states has changed to include behaviors within the definitions of rape and sexual assault.
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The willful injury, destruction, contamination, or infection of any war material, war premises, or war utilities with the intent of interfering or obstructing the United States or an allied country during a war or national emergency is punishable as an act of:
a. treason b. sabotage c. sedition d. espionage
Most offenders convicted of a criminal offense are assed _____ as a punishment for committing the offense.
a. a fine b. probation c. an intermediate sanction d. incarceration
________ is defined as a premeditated, politically or ideologically motivated attack against information systems, networks, programs, and/or data and often includes the use of electronic tools to disrupt or shut down critical infrastructure components, such as energy, transportation, or other government operations.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
At early common law, suicide was:
A) murder. B) excusable. C) considered negligent. D) not a crime.