Juvenile Delinquency & Juvenile Justice System Quiz

What law was passed by the General Court of Massachusetts in 1641 regarding disobedient children?

• Parens Patriae Doctrine

• Child Protection Law

• Juvenile Justice Act

• Stubborn Child Law

Under Roman Law, what classification is given to children below 7 years of age?

• Juvenile

• Minor

• Delinquent

• Infans

What does the term 'delinquency' originate from?

• Latin

• Greek

• Spanish

• French

What is the age of majority as defined in the text?

• 25 years

• 21 years

• 18 years

• 16 years

What does the Doctrine of Parens Patriae imply?

• The state acts as a parent

• Children are always innocent

• Juveniles cannot be punished

• Parents are responsible for all actions

Which of the following is NOT a type of juvenile delinquency according to Howard Becker?

• Individual Delinquency

• Group-supported Delinquency

• Organized Delinquency

• Social Delinquency

What is the first stage of delinquency according to the EEECO model?

• Exploration

• Emergence

• Explosion

• Outburst

What is the term for behaviors that deviate from societal norms?

• Compliance

• Obedience

• Conformity

• Delinquency

Which type of delinquent is characterized by severe personality disorders?

• Sociopathic delinquents

• Socialized delinquents

• Psychotic delinquents

• Neurotic delinquents

What is the minimum age of criminal responsibility according to the Beijing Rules?

• 10 years

• 12 years

• 14 years

• 16 years