Paul is 14 years old and was involved in vandalizing the local high school where he attends causing $1,500 in damages. He was arrested and is set to appear in juvenile court. What is the term that refers to a minor child who has been found to violate the penal code?
a. Juvenile delinquent
b. Status offender
c. Wayward minor
d. Chronic offender
Answer: a. Juvenile delinquent
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What will be an ideal response?
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A. ultra-terrorism. B. mass destruction. C. homicide. D. genocide.
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A) coercive B) legal C) traditional D) dictatorial