In order for a crime to exist, there must be an act that is defined by society as bad or wrong. Which component of a crime does this refer to?
a. actus reus
b. mens rea
c. concurrence
d. result
a. actus reus
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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