Why voluntary act is first principle of criminal liability

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Based on the text Criminal Law by Joel Sammaha 12th edition respond tp these three questions 1. The U.S. government's power is limited to crimes specifically related to national interests, such as crimes committed on military bases and other national property; crimes against federal officers, and other crimes that are difficult for one state to prosecute. What happens to the remaining criminal laws, and what are they?

1. Identify, describe, and recognize the main sources of criminal law.

2. List the elements of criminal liability and discuss why the voluntary act is the first principle of criminal liability.

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