The Involuntary Commitment of "Mentally Disordered" Individuals to Mental Hospitals

question 16

Multiple Choice

The involuntary commitment of "mentally disordered" individuals to mental hospitals is objectionable to civil libertarians because

• A) the state's authority is limited to parens patriae.
• B) no crime has usually been committed.
• C) police powers belong to the people.
• D) mentally disordered people need treatment, not punishment.

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