By incorporating __________, the juvenile court was to act in the best interests of children through the use of noncriminal proceedings.

a. Parenspatriae
b. in loco parentis
c. age of responsibility
d. houses of refuge


a. Parenspatriae

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Interpersonal behavior involves

a. influence b. motivation c. effectiveness d. perception

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In the United States, most fines go to

A. a victim compensation fund. B. court costs. C. the state general fund. D. community development initiatives.

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Which of the following characteristics of today's police was taken up by municipal police officers after the American Civil War?

A. They began to rely on police radios to aid police function. B. They began to wear uniforms. C. They began to carry out motorized patrol. D. They began to form posses.

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In practice, revocations usually result from a single rule violation.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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