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From 1899 to the 1960s, the U.S. Supreme Court used what strategy in dealing with the juvenile justice system? |
| | A) | a medical model |
| | B) | a strategy of ensuring broad discretion in the system while maintaining due process rights |
| | C) | a hands-off approach |
| | D) | a strategy of strict enforcement of the civil nature of juvenile proceedings |
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The period from the 1960s to 1970s, when the U.S. Supreme Court created additional protections for individuals in the justice system, is known as the |
| | A) | traditional period |
| | B) | due process revolution |
| | C) | professional period |
| | D) | modern period |
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Prior to the 1960s, juveniles could be |
| | A) | arrested without warrant |
| | B) | interrogated by police without parental notification or legal counsel |
| | C) | incarcerated for lengthy periods simply because a judge decided it would be good for them |
| | D) | all of the above |
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The first case in the due process revolution that affected the juvenile justice system was |
| | A) | Kent v. United States |
| | B) | In re Gault |
| | C) | In re Winship |
| | D) | Breed v. Jones |
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When the Supreme Court held that "there may be grounds for concern that the child receives the worst of both worlds" they were referring to |
| | A) | juveniles got neither legal counsel nor suitable detention facilities |
| | B) | juveniles get neither the legal protections given to adults nor care and treatment |
| | C) | juveniles do not receive supervision and support from their parents or from the state |
| | D) | juveniles do not deserve either substantial or procedural rights |
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The case that asked the question, "Does a juvenile have due process rights during the adjudication stage of a delinquency proceeding?" was |
| | A) | Fare v. Michael C. |
| | B) | In re Gault |
| | C) | In re Winship |
| | D) | Breed v. Jones |
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The standard of proof required in civil court is |
| | A) | proof beyond a reasonable doubt |
| | B) | a preponderance of evidence |
| | C) | 95 percent certainty |
| | D) | reasonable suspicion |
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The case in which the U.S. Supreme Court determined that when a juvenile is faced with a proceeding where incarceration might result, the standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt applies was |
| | A) | Kent v. United States |
| | B) | McKeiver v. Pennsylvania |
| | C) | In re Winship |
| | D) | Breed v. Jones |
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Juveniles have a right to a jury trial |
| | A) | in all circumstances |
| | B) | in cases of serious, violent offenses only |
| | C) | in some states, but this right is not guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution |
| | D) | never |
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In the case of Fare v. Michael C. the U.S. Supreme Court held that |
| | A) | the exclusionary rule applies to juveniles |
| | B) | whether a juvenile's waiver of rights was voluntary and knowing depends on the totality of circumstances |
| | C) | a per se attorney appointment rule applies to all juvenile proceedings |
| | D) | juveniles do not have the same Miranda rights as adults |
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In order to legally search a student's belongings in a school, school officials must have |
| | A) | a search warrant |
| | B) | probable cause to suspect the search will produce evidence that the student is violating a school rule |
| | C) | reasonable grounds to suspect the search will produce evidence that the student is violating a school rule |
| | D) | mere suspicion |
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A recent shift to a more punitive, accountability-based system in juvenile justice has resulted in |
| | A) | increased concerns about the "taint of criminality" |
| | B) | restrictions on the ability of police to fingerprint or photograph juvenile suspects |
| | C) | strict laws about sealing juvenile records |
| | D) | elimination of some confidentiality provisions |
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In order for a curfew law to be constitutional it must |
| | A) | demonstrate that there is a compelling state interest |
| | B) | be broadly defined in order to encompass a variety of possible juvenile activities |
| | C) | be proven to reduce juvenile crime and victimization |
| | D) | exempt juveniles who are accompanied by an adult |
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Recent changes that reflect an increased interest in the rights of victims in the juvenile justice system include provisions for |
| | A) | notifying the victim upon release of the offender from custody |
| | B) | opportunities for the victims to be heard in court hearings |
| | C) | expanding service to victims of juvenile crime |
| | D) | all of the above |
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Corporal punishment in schools |
| | A) | is always allowed |
| | B) | is not allowed under any circumstances |
| | C) | is allowed in private schools, but not in public schools |
| | D) | is allowed under the U.S. Constitution, but prohibited by some states |
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2003 McGraw-Hill Higher Education