Acts that are ______ only crimes have been defined under the law as illegal.

a. actus reus
b. mens rea
c. mala in se
d. mala prohibita


d. mala prohibita

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The cost of electronic monitoring compared with incarceration is:

A) much more. B) about the same. C) much less. D) None of the above

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Explain how the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 creates controversy between supporters of the individual-rights perspective and the public-order advocates

What will be an ideal response?

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If the competency of the defendant is in question:

A) the proceeding is stopped until the issue of competency is determined. B) a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity is entered. C) the defendant must be placed in a mental hospital. D) the trial proceeds with the defense having the assistance of a psychiatrist.

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The following are human subjects that require special protection EXCEPT ______.

A. college students B. children C. intellectually disabled D. prisoners

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