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What was the primary purpose of the chancery courts created by the king of England?

To consider petitions of those who needed special aid or intervention, such as women and children who needed protection and aid due to divorce, the death of a spouse, or abandonment

To establish the principle of parens patriae that later became central to the development of juvenile courts in America

To exercise the king's right of parens patriae by providing necessary services for the benefit of women and children (correct)

To deal with youthful offenders and dependent or neglected youth

What was the key principle that the chancery courts used in providing aid and protection to women and children?

The principle of criminal intent

The principle of loco parentis

The principle of distinguishing right from wrong

The principle of parens patriae (correct)

How did the treatment of children between seven and fourteen years old differ from those over fourteen years old in terms of criminal sanctions?

Children between seven and fourteen were subject to criminal sanctions, while those over fourteen were treated much the same as adults

Children between seven and fourteen were not subject to criminal sanctions unless it could be demonstrated that they had formed criminal intent, understood the consequences of their actions, and could distinguish right from wrong (correct)

Children over fourteen were not subject to criminal sanctions, while those between seven and fourteen were treated much the same as adults

There was no difference in the treatment of children between seven and fourteen years old and those over fourteen years old in terms of criminal sanctions

What was the relationship between the chancery courts and the development of juvenile courts in the United States?

The principle of parens patriae used by the chancery courts later became central to the development of juvenile courts in America Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary responsibility of the king of England in relation to the chancery courts?

To assume responsibility for all those under his rule, including providing parental care for children who had no parents and assisting women who required aid Signup and view all the answers

How did the chancery courts differ from the criminal justice system in terms of their approach to dealing with children and youth?

The chancery courts focused on providing aid and protection to women and children, while the criminal justice system focused on punishing youthful offenders Signup and view all the answers

What was the key factor that determined whether children between seven and fourteen years old would be subject to criminal sanctions?

Their ability to demonstrate criminal intent, understand the consequences of their actions, and distinguish right from wrong Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary function of the chancery courts in relation to women and children who needed aid or intervention?

To exercise the king's right of parens patriae and act in loco parentis to provide necessary services for their benefit Signup and view all the answers

How did the approach of the chancery courts differ from the traditional criminal justice system in terms of dealing with dependent or neglected youth?

The chancery courts did not normally deal with youthful offenders, but did deal with dependent or neglected youth, similar to how juvenile courts in the United States operate today Signup and view all the answers

What was the key legal principle that enabled the chancery courts to provide aid and protection to women and children in need?

The principle of parens patriae Signup and view all the answers

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What was the primary purpose of the chancery courts created by the king of England?

What was the key principle that the chancery courts used in providing aid and protection to women and children?

How did the treatment of children between seven and fourteen years old differ from those over fourteen years old in terms of criminal sanctions?

What was the relationship between the chancery courts and the development of juvenile courts in the United States?

What was the primary responsibility of the king of England in relation to the chancery courts?

How did the chancery courts differ from the criminal justice system in terms of their approach to dealing with children and youth?

What was the key factor that determined whether children between seven and fourteen years old would be subject to criminal sanctions?

What was the primary function of the chancery courts in relation to women and children who needed aid or intervention?

How did the approach of the chancery courts differ from the traditional criminal justice system in terms of dealing with dependent or neglected youth?

What was the key legal principle that enabled the chancery courts to provide aid and protection to women and children in need?

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