Which of the following terms refers to the age determined by state law when an individual is said to have all the legal rights and responsibilities of an adult?
a. young adult c. age of majority
b. postteen d. legal adult
C
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A Incorrect. State laws are very specific about the age of majority, and it is always stated as age in years.
B Incorrect. State laws are very specific about the age of majority, and it is always stated as age in years.
C Correct. State laws define the age of majority as an age in years at which time the individual is said to have all the legal rights and responsibilities of an adult.
D Incorrect. State laws are very specific about the age of majority, and it is always stated as age in years.
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