Because Juvenile Cases Present Special Problems for the Police, One

question 16

Multiple Choice

Because juvenile cases present special problems for the police, one might expect considerable emphasis on ______ for juvenile officers.

• A) good conduct records
• B) maturity
• C) having children themselves
• D) training

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Definitions:

State Law

The body of law enacted by the legislative bodies of individual states within the United States, pertaining to the matters within a state's jurisdiction.

Eighth Amendment

Part of the Bill of Rights that prohibits the federal government from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishment.

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

A legal doctrine that prohibits inhumane or excessively disproportionate sentences for crimes, as outlined in the Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Judicial Review

The power of courts to assess the constitutionality of laws and government actions, crucial for upholding the rule of law.