Question 1

All persons 18 years old and over have full rights under the law, as an adult

Accepted Answer

While turning 18 grants many rights and responsibilities of adulthood, certain rights and legal benchmarks, such as the legal drinking age in many countries (21 in the USA), vary and are not fully granted until reaching a later age.

Question 2

Which of the following factors affect child well-being:&#10;A) Housing&#10;B) Nutrition&#10;C) Family Income&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the factors listed - housing, nutrition, and family income - significantly affect child well-being. Adequate housing provides a safe and stable environment, proper nutrition is crucial for physical and cognitive development, and family income affects access to resources and opportunities.

Question 3

Child protection cases are handled in the __________ court system:&#10;A) Criminal&#10;B) Probate&#10;C) Civil&#10;D) Tax

Accepted Answer

Child protection cases are typically handled in the civil court system, where the focus is on the welfare and protection of the child rather than on criminal prosecution.

Question 4

In our society the primary right and responsibility to care for children rests with:&#10;A) the government&#10;B) parents&#10;C) the Juvenile Court&#10;D) the child welfare system

Accepted Answer

In most societies, the primary right and responsibility to care for children rests with their parents. This is based on the principle that parents are best suited to understand and meet their children's needs and have a legal and moral obligation to do so.

Question 5

Which of the following burdens/standards of proof is required to terminate parental rights?&#10;A) Reasonable suspicion&#10;B) Preponderance of the evidence&#10;C) Clear and convincing evidence&#10;D) Beyond a reasonable doubt

Accepted Answer

The standard required to terminate parental rights is "clear and convincing evidence." This is a higher standard than "preponderance of the evidence" but lower than "beyond a reasonable doubt," reflecting the serious nature of terminating parental rights while acknowledging it is not a criminal proceeding.

Deck 1: What Is Child Welfare