WorksheetsJuvenile Justice & Students Rights
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 22mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the age of juvenile's in New York State?
a)
17*
b)
18*
c)
16*
d)
15*
2.
A status offense is:
a)
when someone of high status commits a crime
b)
an offense against a minor
c)
something that's only illegal if you are a minor
d)
a offense that is only illegal if you are an adult
3.
The legal system treats adults and minors differently in the justice system. Which of the below is true?
a)
a record of both of their offenses is permanent
b)
the press has limited access to a juvenile hearing
c)
both groups are given the same sentences for the same crimes
d)
juveniles are not allowed due process under the 5th and 14th amendments
4.
Who determines when a minor becomes an adult?
a)
each state
b)
parents
c)
court's opinion
d)
when you graduate from high school
5.
Which case decided that you cannot sentence a juvenile to death?
a)
In Re Gault
b)
Stanford v Kentucky
c)
Roper v Simmons
d)
Breed v Jones
6.
You can sentence a juvenile to death or give them a life sentence without the possibility of parole in 2016?
a)
true
b)
false
7.
As a juvenile you have a right to:
a)
An attorney
b)
To remain silent
c)
To have witnesses
d)
All of the answers are correct.
8.
What is not a status offense
a)
Curfew
b)
Truancy
c)
Possession of marijuana
d)
Running away
9.
Today's "get-tough" philosophy results in more juveniles:
a)
Getting cases dismissed
b)
Being transferred to adult court
c)
Not being prosecuted
d)
Remaining in juvenile court
10.
Juveniles do NOT have a right to
a)
Attorney
b)
Trial by jury
c)
Confront witnesses
d)
Remain Silent
11.
A teacher has similar rights and responsibilities as those of a parent. The legal term for this is:
a)
parentis loco
b)
substitute parent
c)
in loco parentis
d)
substituis parentis
12.
What is a possible solution for a juvenile who is considered a Juvenile Delinquent?
a)
PINS
b)
Social Services
c)
Detention Center
13.
What is a possible solution for a juvenile who is considered a status offender?
a)
PINS
b)
Social Services
c)
Detention Center
Detention Center
Detention Center
14.
What is a possible solution for a juvenile who is considered Neglected & Abused?
a)
PINS
b)
Social Services
c)
Detention Center
15.
Which Amendment was utilized in the Roper v Simmons case to justify the elimination of capital punishment for juveniles?
a)
4
b)
5
c)
6
d)
8
16.
Which amendment guarantees the right to an attorney?
a)
1
b)
5
c)
6
d)
8
17.
Which amendment guarantees the right to
no unreasonable search and seizure?
no unreasonable search and seizure?
a)
4
b)
5
c)
6
d)
8
18.
Which amendment guarantees the right to
a speedy trial?
a speedy trial?
a)
1
b)
5
c)
6
d)
8
19.
Which amendment guarantees the right to freedom of assembly?
a)
1
b)
5
c)
6
d)
8
20.
Which amendment guarantees the right to
an impartial jury?
an impartial jury?
a)
1
b)
5
c)
6
d)
8
21.
Which amendment guarantees the right to
freedom of speech?
freedom of speech?
a)
1
b)
5
c)
6
d)
8
22.
Which amendment guarantees the right to
remain silent?
remain silent?
a)
1
b)
5
c)
6
d)
8
23.
Which amendment guarantees the right to
freedom of the press?
freedom of the press?
a)
1
b)
5
c)
6
d)
8
24.
Which amendment guarantees the right to
freedom of religion?
freedom of religion?
a)
1
b)
5
c)
6
d)
8
25.
Which amendment guarantees the right to
no cruel and unusual punishment?
no cruel and unusual punishment?
a)
1
b)
5
c)
6
d)
8
26.
How many states allow for corporal punishment?
a)
10
b)
20
c)
30
d)
40
27.
According to New York State, from what ages must a student attend school?
a)
5-21
b)
6-16
c)
4*-21
d)
5-18
28.
T-shirts, tattoos, armbands, and bumper stickers are all examples of
a)
contraband
b)
public concern
c)
school spirit wear
d)
symbolic speech
29.
What percentage of students have been sexually harassed in school?
a)
22%
b)
51%
c)
81%
d)
63%
30.
From which University did the U.S. Supreme Court recently heard two cases that were brought by two students who filed lawsuits against the following university, claiming “reverse discrimination" with their affirmative action policy?
a)
University of Michigan
b)
Michigan State
c)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
d)
University of Maryland
31.
Which law states that funding for girls and boys must be equal in public schools?
a)
Title IV
b)
Title VI
c)
Title XI
d)
Title IX
32.
Schools must provide a hearing before they suspend a student for more than
___ days.
___ days.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
5
33.
This Supreme Court Case said that student speech can be restricted if it is lewd or inappropriate.
a)
Bethel School District v Fraser
b)
Roper v Simmons
c)
NJ v TLO
d)
US v Zupan
34.
This Supreme Court Case said that anyone under the age of 18 can not be executed for any crime
a)
Bethel School District v Fraser
b)
Roper v Simmons
c)
NJ v TLO
d)
US v Zupan
35.
This Supreme Court Case said that schools can search a students belongings if they have reasonable suspicion
a)
Bethel School District v Fraser
b)
Roper v Simmons
c)
NJ v TLO
d)
US v Zupan
36.
The following latin phrase means "in place of the parents"
a)
parens patriae
b)
in loco parentis
c)
jurisprudence
d)
ceteris paribus
37.
The following latin phrase means "parents of the country"
a)
parens patriae
b)
in loco parentis
c)
jurisprudence
d)
ceteris paribus
38.
The following Supreme Court Case said that student led, student initiated prayer over the PA system is unconstitutional.
a)
Engel v Vitale
b)
Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier
c)
Santa Fe Independent School District v Doe
d)
Gault Case
39.
The following Supreme Court Case said that students are not entitled to the same 1st Amendment right of freedom of the press.
a)
Engel v Vitale
b)
Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier
c)
Santa Fe Independent School District v Doe
d)
Gault Case
40.
The following Supreme Court Case said that juveniles are entitled to basic due process rights (lawyer, knowing your charges, speedy trail)
a)
Engel v Vitale
b)
Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier
c)
Santa Fe Independent School District v Doe
d)
Gault Case
41.
The following Supreme Court Case said that a state school prayer is unconstitutional because it violates the establishment clause of the 1st Amendment.
a)
Engel v Vitale
b)
Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier
c)
Santa Fe Independent School District v Doe
d)
Gault Case
42.
The Supreme Court ruled that students have freedom of speech as along as it does not disrupt the learning environment (symbolic Speech)
a)
Tinker v Des Moines
b)
Morse v Fredericks
c)
West Virginia BOE v Barnette
d)
Veronia v Acton
43.
The Supreme Court ruled that students do not have to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance if it goes against their religions (Jehovah's Witnesses)
a)
Tinker v Des Moines
b)
Morse v Fredericks
c)
West Virginia BOE v Barnette
d)
Veronia v Acton
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