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crobinson2013

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The civil commitment of people who are dangerous to others is justified by
 
  a. the state's authority to supervise minors and physically incapacitated adults.
  b. the state's duty to protect public safety, health, and welfare.
  c. police powers belonging to the people.
  d. the need to care for mentally disordered people.

Question 2

The philosophy of parens patriae holds that the government has a humanitarian responsibility to
 
  a. care for society's weaker members.
  b. keep the mentally ill from having children.
  c. reimburse family members who care for the mentally ill.
  d. protect society at large from the mentally ill.


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kbennett34

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a.


crobinson2013

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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