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hbsimmons88

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Which of the following is inaccurate regarding the differences between the juvenile justice system and the adult criminal justice system?
 
  a. Juvenile proceedings are not considered criminal, but adult proceedings are.
  b. Juveniles have no constitutional right to a jury trial, whereas adults have this right.
  c. The nature of the offense determines jurisdiction in juvenile court.
  d. Juvenile court procedures are generally informal and private. Those of adult courts are more formal and are open to the public.

Question 2

Define patriarchy, and discuss the differences between a paternalistic family and an egalitarian family.
 
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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

In a paternalistic family, the mother and father perform traditional roles, with the father working outside the home as the breadwinner and the mother working inside the home. In an egalitarian family, the mother and father share similar positions of power in the workplace and at home.



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