The principle of ______ later became central to the development of the juvenile court in America and today generally refers to the fact that the state (government) has ultimate parental authority over juveniles in need of protection or guidance.

A. in loco parentis
B. lex talionis
C. parens patriae
D. mens rea


C. parens patriae

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Of the cases put before the Court, it accepts for review about:

a. 1% b. 10% c. 50% d. 85%

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The Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act ______.

a. was enacted to prosecute terrorists following 9/11 b. effectively limited prisoners’ right to habeas corpus c. made legal the death penalty for domestic terrorists d. eliminated domestic terrorists’ right to a fair trial

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In which case did the Supreme Court clarify the legal status of stop-and-frisk procedures?

A. Miranda v. Arizona B. Terry v. Ohio C. Mapp v. Ohio D. Escobedo v. Illinois

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Which of the following is not a reason for the court sanctioning an inventory search?

a. It is undertaken to deter criminal activity. b. It serves to prevent a person from filing false claims of theft by the police. c. It protects a person’s property against theft by the police. d. It can confirm or help ascertain a person’s identity.

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