Under the common law rule,which still exists in some jurisdictions,a provocation defense required the accused to show that

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Under the common law rule, a provocation defense required the accused to show all of the above factors: (A) the killing was caused by legally sufficient provocation, (B) the provocation was of such a degree as would cause a person of reasonable ordinary temperament to lose self-control and act rashly, and (C) the killer acted in the heat of passion. Therefore, choice D is the correct answer.

Under the Common Law Rule,which Still Exists in Some Jurisdictions,a