Question 1

The original juvenile court assumed broad jurisdiction over delinquent offenders as well as dependent and ________________ children.

Accepted Answer

The original juvenile court had jurisdiction over neglected children in addition to delinquent offenders and dependent children.

Question 2

A category of offenses that is considered illegal only for individuals under the legal age is known as:

Accepted Answer

A status offense refers to behavior that is considered illegal only for individuals who have not yet reached the legal age of adulthood. These offenses include truancy, underage drinking, and curfew violations. However, these are not considered criminal offenses for adults.

Question 3

Each of the major decision points in the juvenile justice process are authorized by state statute.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

Providing funding for juvenile justice systems is a(n) _______________ function.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Providing funding for juvenile justice systems is...

Question 5

The operation of detention facilities is a(n) _______________ function.

Accepted Answer

The operation of detention facilities falls under the responsibility of the executive branch of the government, which carries out the day-to-day management of the criminal justice system. The legislative branch is responsible for passing legislation and allocating resources for detention facilities, and the judicial branch is responsible for interpreting the law and ensuring that individuals are not held in detention facilities unlawfully. Private, non-profit organizations may operate detention facilities under contract with the government, but the ultimate responsibility for their operation rests with the executive branch.

Question 6

Juvenile justice in the United States is organized federally through the U.S. Juvenile Court Services.

Accepted Answer

Juvenile justice in the United States is actually organized at the state level, with each state having its own system of juvenile courts and varying laws and policies regarding juvenile justice. While there may be some federal guidance and funding for certain programs, the organization and administration of juvenile justice is primarily the responsibility of individual states.

Question 7

Courts of limited jurisdiction are a(n) _______________ function.

Accepted Answer

Courts of limited jurisdiction are part of the judicial function of government, meaning they are responsible for interpreting and applying the law to specific cases. Legislative and executive functions involve creating and enforcing laws, respectively, while private non-profit organizations are not part of the government at all.

Question 8

The development of statutory laws are a(n) _______________ function.

Accepted Answer

The development of statutory laws is the responsibility of the legislative branch of government.

Question 9

Discretion and diversion are essential to the efficient operation of the juvenile justice process.

Accepted Answer

Discretion allows for individualized decision making based on the unique circumstances of each case, while diversion programs provide alternatives to traditional court processing and can reduce recidivism rates. Both of these factors contribute to a more efficient and effective juvenile justice system.

Question 10

The first major decision point on the juvenile justice process is _______________ .

Accepted Answer

The first major decision point in the juvenile justice process is the arrest, as it is the initial step where a juvenile is taken into custody for allegedly committing a delinquent act.

Question 11

For the majority of cases, the initial contact with the juvenile justice system is with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The majority of cases begin with contact with police officers, as they are typically the first responders to an alleged juvenile offense.

Question 12

County attorneys and _______________ determine whether or not a case merits attention by the juvenile court.

Accepted Answer

The county attorneys and probation officers are primarily responsible for determining if a case merits attention by the juvenile court. Police officers are responsible for apprehending possible offenders and public defenders represent defendants in court. Judges preside over the proceedings and make decisions based on the evidence presented to them.

Question 13

The formal process of hearings in youth court is called _______________.

Accepted Answer

The formal process of hearings in youth court is called adjudication. Intake refers to the initial screening process, referral refers to the process of referring a case to a specialized program or court, and petition refers to the legal document filed to initiate juvenile court proceedings.

Question 14

The ___________________ contends that miniority yourh are overrepresented in the juvenile justice process due to commiting more frequent and more serious offenses.

Accepted Answer

The differential offending hypothesis suggests that the reason for the overrepresentation of minority youth in the juvenile justice system is that they commit more frequent and more serious offenses than their white counterparts. This hypothesis suggests that it is not due to bias or discrimination in the system but rather differences in behavior among different racial and ethnic groups.

Question 15

The ___________________ contends that miniority yourh are dealt with more formally and harshly when compaed to white youth.

Accepted Answer

The differential treatment hypothesis argues that minority youth are treated more harshly and formally by the criminal justice system compared to white youth. This hypothesis suggests that there is a bias against minority youth in the system, leading to disparities in treatment and outcomes.

Question 16

The following questions are on Reading 3.1: Juvenile Offenders and Victims (2014).
-State statutes set age limits for both the oldest age and youngest age that an offender can be dealt with in juvenile court.

Accepted Answer

State statutes do set age limits for both the oldest age and youngest age of juvenile offenders who can be dealt with in juvenile court.

Question 17

The following questions are on Reading 3.1: Juvenile Offenders and Victims (2014).
-Based on information reported in national report on Juvenile Offenders and Victims (2014) which of the following is responsible for the majproty of referrals to juvenile court?

Accepted Answer

According to the report, police officers are responsible for the majority of referrals to juvenile court, accounting for 50 percent of all referrals. Teachers, probation officers, and judges accounted for only 7 percent, 6 percent, and 5 percent of referrals, respectively.

Question 18

The following questions are on Reading 3.1: Juvenile Offenders and Victims (2014).
-In some instances, prosecutors can file cases directly in criminal court. This is most common for ___________________ offenses.

Accepted Answer

Prosecutors can file cases directly in criminal court for serious offenses.

Question 19

The following questions are on Reading 3.2: Rodriguez (2010).
-Which of the following was one of Rodriguez (2010) main hypotheses?

Accepted Answer

Rodriguez (2010) suggests that both race and ethnicity (A) and detention status (B) influence the severity of treatment of youth within the juvenile justice system.

Question 20

The following questions are on Reading 3.2: Rodriguez (2010).
-Where did Rodriguez (2010) get her random sample of delinquent and status offenders from?

Accepted Answer

Rodriguez (2010) obtained her random sample of delinquent and status offenders from youths referred to the Arizona juvenile court system.

Quiz 3: Juvenile Justice Law, Structure, and Process