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Juvenile Justice System

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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?

a)

right to an attorney

b)

right to have a parent/guardian present

c)

right to be informed of one's rights

d)

right to remain silent

2.

_______ refers to behavior committed by a child that would not be considered a crime if done by an adult.

a)

Delinquent

b)

Juvenile

c)

Unruly behavior

d)

Status Offense

3.

A _______ is similar to prison but it is specific to juveniles.

a)

jail

b)

prison

c)

Time-Out

d)

State School

4.

A juvenile refers to someone _______.

a)

under 9

b)

18 and above

c)

10 years to 16 years old

d)

17 and above

5.

No one under the age of 17 can be tried as an adult.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Under __________, juveniles who are charged with a crime have the right to an attorney.

a)

a Supreme Court ruling

b)

a federal law

c)

state laws

d)

the U.S. penal code

7.

Which of the following is a juvenile state offense?

a)

assaulting a child

b)

vandalizing a house

c)

skipping school

d)

stealing a car

8.

A juvenile probation officer may decide how a juvenile case will be handled.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

The juvenile justice system differs from the adult justice system in the following ways

a)

The juvenile justice system has speedier trials than the adult system

b)

The juvenile justice system places greater emphasis on correcting behavior and rehabilitation

c)

The juvenile justice system is easier to understand because it deals with children

d)

The juvenile justice system has fewer due process protections

e)

a and d above

10.

In the 1800's children and teenagers were considered...

a)

Too young to be in school

b)

Property of their parents

c)

Not old enough to make decisions

d)

To be wise and trusted

11.

What is the name of the case that prohibits double jeopardy for juveniles?

a)

Givens Case

b)

Breed

c)

Gault Case

d)

Fault Case

12.

What was this the In re Gault case about?

a)

Gerry Gault shoplifted from a store and got caught.

b)

Gerry Gault stole from his neighbor and the police became involved.

c)

Gerry Gault made a prank phone call and the police became involved.

d)

Gerry Gault failed to pay for his pizza order and he got caught.

13.

to correct a person's behavior and the goal of the juvenile system

a)

rehabilitate

b)

punish

c)

delinquency

d)

incarcerate

14.

young people who have committed acts that would be crimes if committed by adults

a)

Delinquent offenders

b)

Status offenders

c)

Criminals

15.

The general name given to young people who commit crimes

a)

Juvenile Delinquents

b)

Bad kids

c)

Criminals

d)

Adjudicators

16.

like the adult trial, but it's closed to the public and usually does not include a jury.

a)

Detention Hearing

b)

Adjudication Hearing

c)

Disposition Hearing

17.

Which Supreme Court case said juveniles should receive many of the same due process rights as adults

a)

In re Gault

b)

Roper v Simmons

c)

New Jersey v TLO

d)

Miller v Alabama

18.

Which Supreme Court case said juveniles must be found delinquent beyond reasonable doubt

a)

In re Winship

b)

Roper v Simmons

c)

McKeiver v Pennsylvania

d)

Miller v Alabama

19.

Which Supreme Court case found executing a juvenile is cruel and unusual

a)

In re Winship

b)

Roper v Simmons

c)

McKeiver v Pennsylvania

d)

Miller v Alabama

20.

What is the goal of the juvenile justice system?

a)

Punishment

b)

Retribution

c)

Rehabilitation

d)

Incarceration

21.

The difference between a juvenile and adult adjudication hearing is

a)

they last longer

b)

they are closed to the public

c)

they cost lots of money

22.
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.
23.

CINS stands for what?

a)

Person In Need of Supervision

b)

People In Need of Support

c)

Parents In Need of Support

d)

Conduct in Need of Supervision

24.

How many hours can a juvenile be held by a law enforcement officer?

a)

12

b)

6

c)

2

d)

48

25.

Where and when was the Juvenile Court Act created?

a)

Chicago, 1899

b)

New York, 1825

c)

Boston, 1776

d)

Washington, DC, 1920