The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

question 45

Multiple Choice

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child article 12 respects which of the following?

• A) The views of the child
• B) The presumption of innocence
• C) The right to retain legal council
• D) The right to child welfare services
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Due Process

A fundamental legal principle that ensures fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.

Federal Preemption

Federal preemption refers to the principle that federal law takes precedence over state laws in cases where both could apply.

Interstate Commerce

Commercial transactions or movement of goods and services across state lines, which are subject to federal regulatory oversight.

Actual Malice

A legal standard requiring proof that a statement was made with knowledge of its falsity or with reckless disregard for the truth, particularly in defamation cases involving public figures.