Which of the Following Statements About Delinquency Is TRUE

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about delinquency is TRUE?

• A) Delinquency is the term used for only minor crimes, such as shoplifting.
• B) Delinquency refers to crimes that would be more serious than misdemeanors but less serious than felonies.
• C) Delinquency refers to crimes of all sorts when they are committed by people under the age of 16 (or 18 in some states).
• D) Delinquency is the term given to crimes committed by people who are mentally incompetent.

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Definitions:

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