Brownsville Youth Court

Brownsville Youth Court is different from criminal court in that

• it is run totally by teenagers

• its purpose is to help rather than punish

• it doesn't send offenders to prison

• all answers are correct

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A crime that is a misdemeanor

• is not too serious.

• is also called a felony.

• is when a person misses a goal.

• is when someone is mean to their peers.

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Which is a juvenile?

• Sara is a sixteen-year-old volleyball player.

• Juan is a twenty-one-year old college student.

• Alan is a father of three who is obtaining an advanced degree.

• Liam is a recent graduate of Texas A & M with a degree in architecture.

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A mock test is ________________.

• very similar to the real exam

• a reading fluency test

• an examination only taken on the computer

• a test taken orally

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Graduation is the culmination of high school. Culmination means ___________________.

• end

• beginning

• most important

• extra-curricular activities

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The Sixth Amendment guarantees _________________.

• the freedom of speech

• a fair and speedy trial

• the right to bear arms

• every American a good job

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Why was Faith Garrett nervous about appearing before youth court?

• She felt uncomfortable about being judged by her peers.

• She was afraid she would go to prison.

• She knew she didn't have the money to pay a fine.

• She didn't want her favorite teacher to be the judge.

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How much training do youth court volunteers have?

• three days

• four Saturdays

• Forty hours

• two afternoons

A stipend means __________________.

• money paid to someone

• an end-of-the-year bonus that helps with Christmas expenses

• a diploma

• a small hammer banged on the judge's desk to begin court

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Brownsville Youth Court is only open to ____________.

• whites

• blacks

• Hispanics

• first-time offenders

• high school students

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