Which of the following powers does Parens patriae refer to?

a. The state has the authority to prohibit individuals from injuring others or harming their property
b. The state has the authority to protect those who cannot protect themselves
c. That state has the authority to provide procedural safeguards to avoid wrongful imprisonment
d. All of the above
e. A and B above


b. The state has the authority to protect those who cannot protect themselves

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21st century.

a. True b. False

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The Food Stamp program is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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All of the following are functions provided by the poor to affluent groups except that they: A) ?are available to do the unpleasant jobs no one else wants to do

B) ?create cultural forms, such as jazz and the blues, that are often adopted by the affluent. C)help create jobs, such as jobs for social workers who provide services to the poor. D) contribute to the society by serving as politicians.

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Which of the following statements is true about the emic and etic perspectives?

A) They both emphasize maintaining your objectivity
B) They both deemphasize maintaining your objectivity
C) You must adopt one perspective or the other, rather than try to adopt both postures.
D) ?It is difficult, yet possible, to assume both the emic and the etic perspectives.

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