Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. In the case of McKeiver v. Pennsylvania, the Supreme Court ruled that juveniles have
a right to a trial by jury.
2. The juvenile court has jurisdiction over two types of cases: delinquency and
dependency.
3. Truancy is a delinquent act for a juvenile.
4. Running away from home is a status offense for a juvenile.
5. Dependence refers NOT only to those acts that would be considered criminal under
the law but also to status offenses.


1. false
2. true
3. false
4. true
5. false

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