Laws that specify and prohibit certain actions such as theft or arson are examples of which type of laws?

A. procedural law
B. mens rea
C. substantive law
D. actus reus


C. substantive law

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The inevitable discovery exception states that if evidence would be found regardless of unconstitutional police conduct, then it is admissible

a. True b. False

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Which was a major factor in increasing links between terrorist and transnational criminal organizations?

a. an increase in state sponsorship of terrorism b. collapse of the Soviet Union c. lack of globalization d. all of the above

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In Illinois, armed robbery requires that the offense be committed "while armed with a dangerous weapon."

a. True b. False

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