BCJ Juvenile Justice System

Question 1

Which landmark Supreme Court case granted juveniles due process rights in delinquency proceedings?

Accepted Answer

In re Gault

Answer

McKeiver v. Pennsylvania

Answer

Roper v. Simmons

Answer

Graham v. Florida

Question 2

At what age does the juvenile justice system typically no longer have jurisdiction in most U.S. states?

Accepted Answer

18

Answer

16

Answer

17

Answer

21

Question 3

What is the primary philosophy underlying the juvenile justice system?

Accepted Answer

Parens patriae (state as parent)

Answer

Retribution

Answer

Deterrence

Answer

Incapacitation

Question 4

What is a 'status offense' in juvenile law?

Accepted Answer

An act that is only illegal because of the offender's age

Answer

A violent crime committed by a minor

Answer

A repeat offense by a juvenile

Answer

A crime that requires adult prosecution

Question 5

What is the purpose of diversion programs in the juvenile justice system?

Accepted Answer

To redirect youth away from formal court processing

Answer

To transfer juveniles to adult court

Answer

To impose mandatory sentences on repeat offenders

Answer

To increase incarceration rates

Question 6

Which Supreme Court case abolished the death penalty for juvenile offenders?

Accepted Answer

Roper v. Simmons

Answer

Graham v. Florida

Answer

Miller v. Alabama

Answer

In re Gault