Three factors-the act (actus reus),the attendant circumstances,and the state of mind (mens rea)-are together called the ______ of a crime.

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The three factors that make up a crime (actus reus, attendant circumstances, and mens rea) are known as the elements of a crime. The other options (inchoate offense, concurrence, and legality) refer to different concepts related to criminal law but do not include all three factors that make up the elements of a crime.

Three Factors-The Act (Actus Reus),the Attendant Circumstances,and the State of Mind