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WorksheetsJuvenile Justice System
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 38mins
Which of these is a right given to a juvenile when taken into custody BUT is not a right of an adult when taken into custody?
right to an attorney
right to have a parent/guardian present
right to be informed of one's rights
right to remain silent
_______ refers to behavior committed by a child that would not be considered a crime if done by an adult.
Delinquent
Juvenile
Unruly behavior
Status Offense
A _______ is similar to prison but it is specific to juveniles.
jail
prison
Time-Out
State School
A juvenile refers to someone _______.
under 9
18 and above
10 years to 16 years old
17 and above
No one under the age of 17 can be tried as an adult.
True
False
Under __________, juveniles who are charged with a crime have the right to an attorney.
a Supreme Court ruling
a federal law
state laws
the U.S. penal code
Which of the following is a juvenile state offense?
assaulting a child
vandalizing a house
skipping school
stealing a car
A juvenile probation officer may decide how a juvenile case will be handled.
True
False
The juvenile justice system differs from the adult justice system in the following ways
The juvenile justice system has speedier trials than the adult system
The juvenile justice system places greater emphasis on correcting behavior and rehabilitation
The juvenile justice system is easier to understand because it deals with children
The juvenile justice system has fewer due process protections
a and d above
In the 1800's children and teenagers were considered...
Too young to be in school
Property of their parents
Not old enough to make decisions
To be wise and trusted
What is the name of the case that prohibits double jeopardy for juveniles?
Givens Case
Breed
Gault Case
Fault Case
What was this the In re Gault case about?
Gerry Gault shoplifted from a store and got caught.
Gerry Gault stole from his neighbor and the police became involved.
Gerry Gault made a prank phone call and the police became involved.
Gerry Gault failed to pay for his pizza order and he got caught.
to correct a person's behavior and the goal of the juvenile system
rehabilitate
punish
delinquency
incarcerate
young people who have committed acts that would be crimes if committed by adults
Delinquent offenders
Status offenders
Criminals
The general name given to young people who commit crimes
Juvenile Delinquents
Bad kids
Criminals
Adjudicators
like the adult trial, but it's closed to the public and usually does not include a jury.
Detention Hearing
Adjudication Hearing
Disposition Hearing
Which Supreme Court case said juveniles should receive many of the same due process rights as adults
In re Gault
Roper v Simmons
New Jersey v TLO
Miller v Alabama
Which Supreme Court case said juveniles must be found delinquent beyond reasonable doubt
In re Winship
Roper v Simmons
McKeiver v Pennsylvania
Miller v Alabama
Which Supreme Court case found executing a juvenile is cruel and unusual
In re Winship
Roper v Simmons
McKeiver v Pennsylvania
Miller v Alabama
What is the goal of the juvenile justice system?
Punishment
Retribution
Rehabilitation
Incarceration
The difference between a juvenile and adult adjudication hearing is
they last longer
they are closed to the public
they cost lots of money
CINS stands for what?
Person In Need of Supervision
People In Need of Support
Parents In Need of Support
Conduct in Need of Supervision
How many hours can a juvenile be held by a law enforcement officer?
12
6
2
48
Where and when was the Juvenile Court Act created?
Chicago, 1899
New York, 1825
Boston, 1776
Washington, DC, 1920
