Which of the following was a result of the Federal Insanity Defense Reform Act of 1984?
A. It became much easier for defendants to quality for the insanity defense.
B. The act narrowed the definition of insanity to the "product test" (the Durham rule).
C. The act abolished the "knowing right from wrong" principle.
D. The act put the burden of proof on the defense.
Answer: D
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