In what court case did the U.S. Supreme Court hold that the government had to prove "beyond a reasonable doubt" that a juvenile had committed an act of delinquency?
a. In re Gault
b. McKeiver v. Pennsylvania
c. In re Winship
d. Kent v. U.S.
C
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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a. true b. false