The Decision in Salazar V

question 17

Multiple Choice

The decision in Salazar v.Buono (2010) is an example of the Supreme Court being asked to:

• A)interpret the establishment clause
• B)interpret the freedom of religion clause
• C)determine punitive damages
• D)write public policy

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Definitions:

Psychiatric Ward

A hospital or specific section of a hospital dedicated to the treatment of individuals with mental health disorders, providing both acute and long-term care.

Medication

Substances used in diagnosing, treating, or preventing disease and improving health in humans or animals.

Therapist

A professional trained to treat mental, emotional, behavioral, and some physical issues, facilitating the well-being of their clients.

Deinstitutionalization

The policy or process of releasing individuals with mental illness from psychiatric hospitals and transferring them to community-based settings for treatment.