At the federal level, the lowest-level trial court is referred to as:

a. U.S. Supreme Court.
b. U. S. courts of appeals.
c. district courts.
d. trial courts.


c

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Juvenile justice is a part of the UN's mission in its efforts to promote human rights, worth of the human person, equal rights, respect for law, social progress, and better standards of life

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Stanley is seeking help from a psychiatrist. After multiple sessions, he tells his psychiatrist that he has fantasies about killing a girl. Months later, Stanley actually kills the girl he spoke about during his sessions with the psychiatrist. In addition to the psychiatrist being tried for the girl's murder, the parents of the deceased sue her for damages because she didn't warn the police of the potential threat. In applying the rule of lex talionis, how would the parents obtain closure for their daughter's murder?

A. They would receive a sum of money for their loss. B. The psychiatrist would lose her license and her practice. C. Stanley would be sent to prison for a life sentence. D. Stanley would receive the death penalty for his actions.

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A national survey of juvenile probation officers revealed that they thought their optimal caseload was 45 juveniles.

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

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The current struggles in Ireland largely started in 1969 when riots broke out in Londonderry and Belfast after the annual Apprentice Boys parade

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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