Master Criminal Law: Mens Rea and Actus Reus - Interactive Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a subjective type of mens rea?

Accepted Answer

Negligence

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Intention

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Recklessness

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Knowledge

Question 2

Which defense to mens rea negates the intent element?

Accepted Answer

Mistake of fact

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Duress

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Self-defense

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Insanity

Question 3

Which type of actus reus does not require a voluntary act?

Accepted Answer

Involuntary

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Voluntary

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Negligent

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Reckless

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a type of subjective recklessness?

Accepted Answer

Took an unjustified risk

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Aware of a substantial and unjustifiable risk

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Should have been aware of a substantial and unjustifiable risk

Question 5

What is the difference between intention and recklessness?

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Intention requires a purpose, while recklessness only requires knowledge of a risk.

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Recklessness requires a purpose, while intention only requires knowledge of a risk.

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Intention and recklessness are the same thing.

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There is no difference between intention and recklessness.

Question 6

What is theactus reus of theft?

Accepted Answer

Unlawfully taking another person's property

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Intentionally taking another person's property

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Recklessly taking another person's property

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Negligently taking another person's property

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a type of objective recklessness?

Accepted Answer

The person should have foreseen the risk

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It would be obvious to a reasonable person that the conduct creates a substantial risk

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The risk was substantial and unjustifiable

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a type of mens rea?

Accepted Answer

Mistake of fact

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Intention

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Recklessness

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Negligence

Question 9

When does a mistake of fact successfully negate the mens rea requirement for a crime?

Accepted Answer

When the defendant was mistaken about a fact that made their actions lawful.

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When the defendant was mistaken about a fact that made their actions less serious.

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When the defendant was mistaken about a fact that made their actions more serious.

Question 10

Identify the defining characteristic of a voluntary act in criminal law.

Accepted Answer

Conscious control and volition

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Unintentional movement

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Absence of awareness

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Unforeseen consequences

Question 11

In which situation is voluntary intoxication most likely to be considered as a valid defense against criminal liability?

Accepted Answer

Committing a crime that requires specific intent while completely intoxicated

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Driving under the influence of alcohol and causing an accident

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Committing a violent crime while intoxicated

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Committing a crime of strict liability while intoxicated

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of mens rea?

Accepted Answer

Mistake of law

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Intention

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Recklessness

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Negligence

Question 13

Which defense specifically negates the mens rea element of a crime?

Accepted Answer

Insanity

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Duress

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Intoxication

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Self-defense

Question 14

Which statement accurately describes the legal concept of negligence?

Accepted Answer

It requires foresight of the precise consequences of one's actions.

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It is a form of strict liability.

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It can negate both mens rea and actus reus.

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It is only relevant in homicide cases.

Question 15

Which type of mistake of fact negates both mens rea and actus reus?

Accepted Answer

Honest and objectively reasonable mistake

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Honest but objectively unreasonable mistake

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Objectively unreasonable but honest mistake

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Neither of the above

Question 16

Which of the following defenses operates as an exception to the concurrence requirement of actus reus?

Accepted Answer

Continuous offense

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Transferred intent

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Duress

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Mistake of law

Question 17

Which of the following offenses is classified as a strict liability offense?

Accepted Answer

Driving under the influence

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Murder

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Breach of contract

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Assault

Question 18

Identify the essential elements of an omission that can constitute actus reus. Provide an example of such an omission in a criminal law context.

Accepted Answer

An omission occurs when an individual fails to act, despite having a legal duty to do so.

Accepted Answer

Failing to provide necessary medical care to a dependent is an example of an omission that constitutes actus reus.

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Omissions only arise in situations involving contractual obligations.

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Intention is never an element of an omission.

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of an actus reus?

Accepted Answer

Shooting a gun

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Threatening someone

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Conspiring to commit a crime

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Intending to harm someone

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of strict liability?

Accepted Answer

Driving while intoxicated

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Assault

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Murder

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Theft

Question 21

Which of the following is an example of a crime that requires malice aforethought?

Accepted Answer

Murder

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Battery

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Robbery

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Manslaughter

Question 22

Which of the following is an example of an omission crime?

Accepted Answer

Failing to report a felony

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Stealing a car

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Assaulting someone

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Shooting someone

Question 23

Which of the following is a consequence of mistake of fact?

Accepted Answer

It negates mens rea.

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It is never a defense.

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It is always a complete defense.

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It negates actus reus.