Purdue PA260 Unit 2 Quiz Latest 2020
Question 1
In order to prove that a defendant caused harm to someone else, two types of causation must
be present. Which one uses the “but for” test to prove causation?
legal causation
concurrent causation
factual causation
none of the above
Question 2
Before criminal liability can exist, the state must prove that both a criminal act and a guilty
mind occurred at the same time. This is known as
separation of powers.
sovereignty.
concurrence.
jurisdiction.
Question 3
There are four mens rea under the Model Penal Code. All of the following are types except
premeditated.
purposeful.
knowing.
reckless.
Question 4
The way that a corporation can be culpable for criminal acts is by this type of liability:
Question 1
In order to prove that a defendant caused harm to someone else, two types of causation must
be present. Which one uses the “but for” test to prove causation?
legal causation
concurrent causation
factual causation
none of the above
Question 2
Before criminal liability can exist, the state must prove that both a criminal act and a guilty
mind occurred at the same time. This is known as
separation of powers.
sovereignty.
concurrence.
jurisdiction.
Question 3
There are four mens rea under the Model Penal Code. All of the following are types except
premeditated.
purposeful.
knowing.
reckless.
Question 4
The way that a corporation can be culpable for criminal acts is by this type of liability:
