The legal concept of allowing the state to "act in place of the parents" is called ________.
A. in loco parentis
B. Ex Parte Crouse
C. mens rea
D. the divine right of kings
E. actus reus
Answer: A
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A. Sixth Amendment B. Eighth Amendment C. Due Process Clause, Fourteenth Amendment D. Equal Protection Clause, Fourteenth Amendment
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a. atavism b. psychometry c. feeblemindedness d. inferiority
Which of the following components of the criminal justice system is responsible for interpreting and applying the law?
A. Law enforcement B. Corrections C. Courts D. Parole and probation
You are a police officer at a crime scene. You find a 9mm spent cartridge on the floor near the back door in the kitchen. To emphasize perspective, how should this item be photographed?
A) The first picture should be taken at close range, and the second should be taken from at least 6 feet away. B) The item should be photographed at the closest possible range, with a police item marker in plain view. C) The item should be photographed at a range not to be more than 6 inches away. D) None of the above are techniques that show the item in perspective.