Multiple choice

Question 1 

The M’Naghten test is employed to ascertain which of the following 

a. entrapment 

b. insanity 

c. blood type 

d. propensity 

Question 2 

The M’Naghton Test is often employed in determining 

a. paternity 

b. mental capacity to distinguish right from wrong 

c. proximate cause 

d. self-defense 

Question 3

The reason the burden of proof is so high in a criminal trial is 

a. We are more concerned with what happens in a civil case 

b. Most people don’t consider incarceration free room and board 

c. Prosecutor’s appreciate the challenge 

d. Society’s belief that we do more harm by convicting an innocent person than we do by acquitting one who is guilty 

Question 4 

The subjective intent to commit an act that is against the law is known as 

a. criminal intent 

b. specific intent 

c. general intent 

d. common intent