Unit 8 Review- Juvenile Justice System

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What is the age range of individuals considered to be juveniles in the context of juvenile courts?

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Under 18 years old

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What is the primary goal of most delinquency cases in juvenile courts?

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To focus on rehabilitation

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What type of cases are typically outside the jurisdiction of juvenile courts?

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Adult criminal trials

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Which statement is true regarding trials for juveniles? Options: Juveniles are entitled to a jury trial like adults. Juvenile cases are open to the public. Juveniles are not entitled to a jury trial; the judge decides. There are no differences between juvenile and adult trials.

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Juveniles are not entitled to a jury trial; the judge decides.

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of juvenile crime? Poor home conditions, Peer pressure, Gang membership

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Economic prosperity

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Which of the following is a possible sentence for juveniles as part of their rehabilitation? Stern lecture before heading home, Military service, Adult prison, Capital punishment

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Stern lecture before heading home

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In neglect cases, what can happen to juveniles?

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They can become wards of the court.

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During which period were delinquents and runaways treated like adult criminal offenders in American history?

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Early 1800s

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What was the main goal of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) of 1974?

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To keep juveniles out of adult jails

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According to the SCOTUS cases like In re Gault and NJ v TLO, which of the following rights are juveniles NOT guaranteed? Right to counsel, Right to a jury, Right to remain silent, Right to notice of charges

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Right to a jury