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OSWALD

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What definition of insanity is currently used in about half of the US?
 
  A. M'Naghten
  B. Durham
  C. Irresistible impulse standard
  D. Most states have abolished the insanity defense

Question 2

Every state in the United States
 
  A. uses the same definition of insanity.
  B. permits the use of the NGRI defense.
  C. uses the M'Naghten rule to define insanity.
  D. None of these



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D



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