Question

The principle of _________ later became central to the development of the juvenile court in America and today generally refers to the fact that the state (government) has ultimate parental authority over juveniles in need of protection or guidance.

Answer 1

parens patriae

Step-by-step explanation:

Parens patriae is a Latin word that means 'parent of the country or nation. ' In the juvenile justice legal system, parens patriae gives the state the right to intervene and act as a guardian or parent for children who need protection from a legal guardian of negligent parent. It also gives the state right to be a parent to the mentally ill, disabled and elderly that can't take care of themselves.