The insanity defense deals with the defendant's competence under what conditions?

a. Competence at the time he or she committed the crime.
b. Competence at the time of the trial.
c. The presence or lacking of realistic behavior during trial.
d. None of the above.


a

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a. Public opinion concerning cost, due to studies showing inmates would not use them anyway. b. Prison rapists might use condoms to avoid leaving DNA evidence after their assaults. c. Condoms can be used to conceal drugs. d. Prison rapists might use condoms to avoid leaving DNA evidence after their assaults, and condoms can be used to conceal drugs.

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In 2015, the Supreme Court ruled that state-level bans on same-sex marriages are unconstitutional because they violate the __________.

A. moral code B. Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution C. Defense of Marriage Act D. buggery laws

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Identify which of the following is an example of the social control function of the law.

A. speeding laws B. inheritance laws C. voting rights for women D. divorce laws

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a. True b. False

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