The sentiment that the state is the ultimate parent of a child and has the authority to step in when a biological parent is unwilling or unable to sufficiently care for the child is known as ______.
A. guardianship
B. habeas corpus
C. parens patriae
D. fostering
C. parens patriae
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The Groth rape typology is similar to the original MTC typology, except that Groth
A) emphasizes the motives for the rape. B) has more categories of rape behavior than the MTC. C) has better behavioral descriptions of the categories. D) emphasizes victim reactions.
State courts of last resort are usually called:
a. trial courts. b. misdemeanor courts. c. trial courts of general jurisdiction. d. Supreme Courts. e. trial courts of limited jurisdiction.
In Hirschi's social control theory, attachment, commitment, involvement, and _____________________ are elements of the bond to society
a. accountability c. religiosity b. piety d. belief
Large hierarchically structured organizations that have formal rules and regulations are known as ________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).