Why Did Early Children's Courts Not Protect the Constitutional, Due

question 24

Multiple Choice

Why did early children's courts not protect the constitutional, due process rights of juveniles?

• A) because the children were considered adults
• B) because the children were still under the supervision of their parents
• C) because the defendants were all charged with status offenses
• D) because the defendants were not found guilty

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