Which of the following changed with the Federal Insanity Defense Reform Act of 1984?

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The Federal Insanity Defense Reform Act of 1984 put the burden of proof on the defense, meaning that it is up to the defendant to prove that they meet the legal definition of insanity. This was a significant change from before the act, where the burden was on the prosecution to prove that the defendant was sane at the time of the offense. A, B, and C are all incorrect.

Which of the Following Changed with the Federal Insanity Defense