Waivers for juveniles to adult courts are controversial because the practice undermines the doctrine of ______.

A. pater familias
B. parens patriae
C. patria postestas
D. prima facie


B. parens patriae

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Environmental disasters are sometimes referred to as technological or human-caused disasters

a. True b. False

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Why do you think there is a higher rate of suicide among police and correctional officers than the general public?

What will be an ideal response?

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A disabled person is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act as one who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of that individual, or has a record of such impairment, or is

regarded as having such impairment. a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A police officer who is providing emergency first aid after an automobile accident is engaging in the duty of "keeping the peace."

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

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