Actus Reus

Description: This quiz will test your understanding of Actus Reus, the physical element of a crime.
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Which of the following is NOT an element of Actus Reus?

  1. Voluntary conduct

  2. Causation

  3. Harm

  4. Mental state


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mental state is not an element of Actus Reus, but rather of Mens Rea.

What is the term for the voluntary conduct that causes a criminal offense?

  1. Actus Reus

  2. Mens Rea

  3. Causation

  4. Harm


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Actus Reus is the voluntary conduct that causes a criminal offense.

Which of the following is NOT a type of voluntary conduct that can constitute Actus Reus?

  1. Omission

  2. Commission

  3. Negligence

  4. Strict liability


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Strict liability is not a type of voluntary conduct, but rather a type of criminal liability that does not require proof of intent or negligence.

What is the term for the causal link between the defendant's conduct and the criminal offense?

  1. Actus Reus

  2. Mens Rea

  3. Causation

  4. Harm


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Causation is the causal link between the defendant's conduct and the criminal offense.

Which of the following is NOT a type of causation that can be used to establish Actus Reus?

  1. But-for causation

  2. Proximate causation

  3. Legal causation

  4. Direct causation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Direct causation is not a type of causation that can be used to establish Actus Reus.

What is the term for the harm or injury that results from a criminal offense?

  1. Actus Reus

  2. Mens Rea

  3. Causation

  4. Harm


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Harm is the harm or injury that results from a criminal offense.

Which of the following is NOT a type of harm that can be caused by a criminal offense?

  1. Physical harm

  2. Emotional harm

  3. Economic harm

  4. Reputational harm


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reputational harm is not a type of harm that can be caused by a criminal offense.

What is the term for the mental state that accompanies a criminal offense?

  1. Actus Reus

  2. Mens Rea

  3. Causation

  4. Harm


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mens Rea is the mental state that accompanies a criminal offense.

Which of the following is NOT a type of Mens Rea?

  1. Intent

  2. Knowledge

  3. Negligence

  4. Strict liability


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Strict liability is not a type of Mens Rea, but rather a type of criminal liability that does not require proof of intent or negligence.

What is the term for the principle that a person cannot be held criminally liable for an offense unless they had the requisite Mens Rea?

  1. Actus Reus

  2. Mens Rea

  3. Causation

  4. Harm


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mens Rea is the principle that a person cannot be held criminally liable for an offense unless they had the requisite Mens Rea.

Which of the following is NOT a defense to Actus Reus?

  1. Lack of voluntary conduct

  2. Lack of causation

  3. Lack of harm

  4. Intoxication


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Intoxication is not a defense to Actus Reus, but rather a defense to Mens Rea.

What is the term for the principle that a person cannot be held criminally liable for an offense if they were acting under duress or necessity?

  1. Actus Reus

  2. Mens Rea

  3. Causation

  4. Excuse


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Excuse is the principle that a person cannot be held criminally liable for an offense if they were acting under duress or necessity.

Which of the following is NOT a type of excuse?

  1. Duress

  2. Necessity

  3. Self-defense

  4. Insanity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Insanity is not a type of excuse, but rather a defense to Mens Rea.

What is the term for the principle that a person cannot be held criminally liable for an offense if they were acting in self-defense?

  1. Actus Reus

  2. Mens Rea

  3. Causation

  4. Self-defense


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Self-defense is the principle that a person cannot be held criminally liable for an offense if they were acting in self-defense.

Which of the following is NOT a type of self-defense?

  1. Defense of self

  2. Defense of others

  3. Defense of property

  4. Defense of reputation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Defense of reputation is not a type of self-defense.

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