What does the English notion of parens patriae refer to?

a. A parent’s obligation to protect their children’s welfare
b. The juvenile criminal justice system of France
c. Increased punitiveness based on the desire to hold juveniles accountable
d. The State’s right to intervene in order to protect a child’s welfare


d. The State’s right to intervene in order to protect a child’s welfare

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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American courts adhere to the doctrine of following precedent, which is known as ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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