Which of the Following Is Not One of the Key

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the key philosophical principles on which the juvenile court movement was based?

• A)The state is the higher or ultimate parent of all children within its borders.
• B)Noncriminal procedures are necessary to give primary consideration to the needs of the child.
• C)Children are worth saving and this should be done through nonpunitive means.
• D)Juveniles are entitled to the same due process rights as adults.

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Definitions:

American Federalism

The division of power between the national government and the individual states in the United States.

Unitary System

A sovereign state governed as a single entity in which the central government is supreme and any administrative divisions (subnational units) exercise only powers that the central government chooses to delegate.

Political Cultures

The deeply rooted norms, values, beliefs, and attitudes that define the relationship between citizens and government within a political system.

Individual Mandate

A requirement that individuals must obtain health insurance or face penalties, aimed at broadening the pool of insured and lowering health insurance costs.