The legal principle of parens patriae

A) permits the state to assume the role of the parents.
B) permits the state to declare juveniles delinquent.
C) defines status offenses.
D) defines undisciplined children.


A) permits the state to assume the role of the parents.

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One ethics of care advocate writes: “The father might sacrifice his own child in fulfilling a principle: the mother might sacrifice any principle to preserve her child.” What is the meaning and implication of these two approaches when applied to the criminal justice system? Please provide examples.

What will be an ideal response?

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What was established in 1997 with over 250 Muslim organizations?

a. The Sharia Council b. The Muslim Associations of Great Britain c. Sharia law d. Muslin Council of Britain

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Why is the U.S. criminal justice system so large?

A. The United States has a large population, and a large population of criminals. B. There are a lot of adults in the criminal justice system. C. There are a lot of minors and adults in the criminal justice system. D. There are a lot of laws that have a consequence of jail time if broken.

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In the case of ________, the conditions of confinement in the Texas prison system were deemed unconstitutional.

A. Bush v. U.S. B. Estelle v. Gamble C. Holt v. Sarver D. Ruiz v. Estelle

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