The government's _______________ authorizes the state to pro¬tect the community and to incarcerate individuals who are threats to the public or who have committed crimes
a. parens patriae power
b. guardianship power
c. police power
d. executive power
C
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What will be an ideal response?
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What will be an ideal response?
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