A Number of Common Features Came to Characterize the Operation

question 58

Multiple Choice

A number of common features came to characterize the operation of juvenile courts after they were first invented. Which of the following was not included among these common features?

• A) The concept of diminished criminal responsibility
• B) The concept of mens rea
• C) The principle of parens patriae
• D) The idea that juvenile delinquents should be treated with friendly helpfulness
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Post-closing Trial Balance

A list of all company accounts that remain after adjusting entries and closing entries have been made, used to test the balance of debits and credits.

Asset Accounts

Accounts on a balance sheet representing resources owned or controlled by a company with future economic value.

Liability Accounts

Accounts that represent amounts owed to creditors or bills that must be paid in the future, contributing to a company’s liabilities on the balance sheet.

Post-closing Trial Balance

A list of all company accounts that remain after adjusting and closing entries are made, used to ensure debits equal credits.