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Elements of a crime: actus reus and mens rea
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 2/3

The guilty act (physical element) of a crime is the:

  1. Actus reus
  2. Mens rea
  3. Alibi
  4. Motive
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✓ Answer: AActus reus
Actus reus is the prohibited conduct.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 2/3

The guilty mind (mental element) of a crime is the:

  1. Actus reus
  2. Corpus delicti
  3. Verdict
  4. Mens rea
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✓ Answer: DMens rea
Mens rea is the required mental state.
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