The Torts section covers issues related to civil liability for harm caused by one's actions or failure to act.
"Mens rea" refers to the mental state or intent that a defendant must have had at the time of committing a crime to be found guilty.
The MBE's Constitutional Law questions focus heavily on the principles of federalism, the division of powers between the federal and state governments, and the separation of powers among the three branches of the federal government.
The Contracts section of the MBE frequently tests on contract formation, which includes understanding the elements necessary to form a valid contract.
The Evidence section commonly includes questions about the parol evidence rule, which governs the admissibility of oral or written statements that are not included in the final written contract.
