Which of the following is true of the M'Naghten rule?

A. It is derived from a 1943 French murder case.
B. It states that a person is criminally responsible even if she or he is proven legally insane.
C. It relies on a defendant's inability to distinguish right from wrong.
D. It is also known as the substantial-capacity test.


Answer: C

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