Juvenile vs. Adult Justice Systems

The video covers a lecture on the differences between the adult and juvenile justice systems, focusing on the steps involved in each and the special rights juveniles have. It begins with information about an upcoming test and ends with instructions for a sorting activity assignment. Key differences include the role of the jury and privacy considerations in juvenile cases.

What is the main topic of the upcoming test mentioned in the introduction?

• The executive branch

• The history of law

• The legislative branch

• The judicial branch and justice systems

In the adult criminal justice system, what is the purpose of a bail hearing?

• To announce the final verdict

• To determine guilt or innocence

• To decide if the suspect should be released or detained until trial

• To select a jury

Which step in the adult criminal justice system involves determining the punishment for a crime?

• Appeal

• Sentencing

• Trial

• Arrest

What is the equivalent of an arrest in the juvenile justice system?

• Adjudicatory hearing

• Intake officer determination

• Sentencing

• Bail hearing

Who determines guilt or innocence in a juvenile adjudicatory hearing?

• The judge

• The prosecutor

• A jury of peers

• The intake officer

Why are juries typically excluded from juvenile justice proceedings?

• To speed up the process

• To protect the juvenile's privacy

• To simplify the legal process

• To reduce costs

What special right do juveniles have when detained by authorities?

• The right to a public trial

• The right to contact their parents or guardians

• The right to choose their judge

• The right to a jury trial

Which of the following is a right that juveniles do not have compared to adults?

• The right to a public trial

• The right to appeal

• The right to an attorney

• The right to remain silent

What is the purpose of the sorting activity mentioned in the conclusion?

• To prepare for a debate

• To compare and contrast the adult and juvenile justice systems

• To memorize legal terms

• To practice legal writing

In the sorting activity, what is the term used for taking a suspect into custody in the adult system?

• Adjudicatory hearing

• Intake officer determination

• Arrest

• Sentencing