Chapter 10 Video Case: Campus Sexual Assault Bill: MC Questions

Rape and sexual assault are different than other felonies because, under other circumstances, some of the behaviors connected with them are considered healthy and wanted. Many statutes define rape as intentional sexual penetration by force without consent.

Which rule states that the amount of resistance required to prove lack of consent by the victim depends on the totality of circumstances in each rape case?

a. circumstances

b. reasonable resistance

c. lack of resistance

d. utmost resistance

What is one element of modern rape law?

a. the force and resistance rule

b. unintentional sexual penetration

c. nonconsent by the victim

d. consent by the victim

To satisfy the threat-of-force requirement in rape statutes, the prosecution has to prove the victim experienced __________.

a. just subjective fear

b. just objective fear

c. subjective and objective fear

d. fear followed by actual use of force

In statutory rape, the victim's what substitutes for the element of force?

a. age

b. consent

c. willingness

d. lack of resistance

The honest and reasonable mistake rule as applied to rape cases applies the mental element of __________.

a. knowing

b. purpose

c. recklessness

d. negligence