The act of a crime (actus reus),its attendant circumstances,and the suspect's state of mind (mens rea)are together called the ______ of a crime.

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The elements of a crime include the actus reus (the act of committing the crime), the attendant circumstances (the surrounding factors of the crime), and mens rea (the suspect's state of mind, including intention or knowledge that their actions were illegal or harmful). The term "elements" is commonly used to describe these three components.

The Act of a Crime (Actus Reus),its Attendant Circumstances,and the Suspect's