When parents fail to provide a safe and nurturing environment for their children, the state intervenes to protect the children. The state possesses the authority for such action under the legal doctrine of:
A. Parens patriae.
B. SPCC.
C. CAPTA.
D. Supremacy clause.
Answer: A
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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