Question

Ex parte Crouse (1838) ruled:

A. parens patriae is unconstiutional
B. due process is not necessary in juvenile proceedings
C. in favor of parens patriae and the state's right to intervene
D. against parens patriae and in favor of parental rights

Answer 1

Ex parte Crouse (1838) ruled in favor of parens patriae and the state's authority to intervene in juvenile matters without standard adult legal due process.

Step-by-step explanation:

Ex parte Crouse (1838) is a landmark decision that reinforced the principle of parens patriae, which is the state's ability to act as a guardian for those who are unable to care for themselves, such as children. The ruling in Ex parte Crouse determined that the state had the right to intervene in the case of a juvenile delinquent, which at the time did not require due process that would be found necessary in adult legal proceedings. Therefore, the correct answer to the student's question is:

C. in favor of parens patriae and the state's right to intervene.