Power that is independent of position and related to an individual is referred to as ______.

a. personal power
b. absorbed power
c. realized power
d. unique power


a. personal power

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One of the most important legal doctrines concerning childhood, youth and the juvenile justice systems, and can be traced back to medieval England is something called parens patriae. In simple terms, this doctrine states: a. The king, in his total authority, has the right to conscript (draft) young men of any ageto be in his king's army

b. The king, in his presumed role as the "father" of his country had the legal authority totake care of "his" people, especially those who were unable, for various reasons(including age) to take care of themselves. c. The king, as ruler of his country, has the right to arrest or confine any person,juvenile included, for any reason that the king sees fit. d. Juveniles who are already considered delinquent are now considered beyond any hope of rehabilitation, and as such can be incarcerated with impunity. e. Juveniles who have been arrested for minor crimes can be released to their parents without a court order, providing the parents are willing to assume responsibility for their subsequent actions.

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Greater juvenile court formalization usually means greater certainty of punishment

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is not a factor considered in the decision to grant bail?

A. If the person is a flight risk B. The person’s previous criminal record C. The desire to punish the offender D. The person’s ties to the community

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Under the ______ system, inmates were "loaned" to contractors who provided the prisoners with food and clothing in exchange for their labor

a. lease b. contract labor c. exchange d. "Good Samaritan"

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