The Government Justifies Its Right to Commit Someone to a Mental

question 33

Multiple Choice

The government justifies its right to commit someone to a mental health facility under two types of authority: police power and parens patriae.Which of the following describes what happens under police power?

• A)The government allows for the arrest of people who commit criminal offences whether mentally ill or not.
• B)The government acts on behalf of a citizen who is not likely to act in his or her own best interest.
• C)The government takes responsibility for protecting public health, safety, and welfare.
• D)The government temporarily suspends the rights of a person who is harming or may harm others.

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