In Which Case Did the U

question 54

Multiple Choice

In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court rule that when commitment to a secure facility is a possibility, the "beyond a reasonable doubt" standard of proof must extend to juvenile adjudication hearings even though juvenile proceedings are civil in nature?

• A) In re Gault
• B) Kent v. United States
• C) In re Winship
• D) Breed v. Jones

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Definitions:

Korsakoff's Syndrome

A chronic memory disorder caused by severe deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), often associated with alcoholism, characterized by short-term memory loss and confabulation.

Declarative Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the ability to recall factual information, such as events, words, and concepts.

Short-Term Memory

The component of memory where small amounts of information can be stored for a short period of time, typically seconds to minutes.

Prefrontal Cortex

A region of the frontal lobe of the brain involved in decision making, planning, and personality expression.