Which of the following terms is defined as an act that is illegal for a juvenile but would not be a crime if committed by an adult?

A. a hate crime
B. a bias crime
C. a status offense
D. an index offense


Answer: C

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a. Radical c. Consensus b. Conflict d. Extreme

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Which of the following is described as a pat down of a person?s outer clothing done out of concern for the officer?s safety?

A) search B) seizure C) frisk D) stop

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The _____________________ Amendment officially ended the legal practice of slavery in the United States

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Courts cannot release to the press identifying information about a juvenile, but they must release information about an adult offender.

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

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