Childhood and the Law
This quiz will test your knowledge of the legal rights and responsibilities of children.
Questions
At what age are children considered legally responsible for their actions in most states?
- 16
- 18
- 21
- 14
What is the legal term for a child who has been neglected or abused by their parents or guardians?
- Dependent child
- Delinquent child
- Emancipated minor
- Foster child
What is the legal term for a child who has committed a crime?
- Dependent child
- Delinquent child
- Emancipated minor
- Foster child
What is the legal term for a child who has been freed from the control of their parents or guardians?
- Dependent child
- Delinquent child
- Emancipated minor
- Foster child
What is the legal term for a child who is placed in the care of a foster family?
- Dependent child
- Delinquent child
- Emancipated minor
- Foster child
What is the legal age at which a child can consent to medical treatment?
- 16
- 18
- 21
- 14
What is the legal age at which a child can get married?
- 16
- 18
- 21
- 14
What is the legal age at which a child can vote?
- 16
- 18
- 21
- 14
What is the legal age at which a child can join the military?
- 16
- 18
- 21
- 14
What is the legal age at which a child can buy alcohol?
- 16
- 18
- 21
- 14
What is the legal age at which a child can buy tobacco products?
- 16
- 18
- 21
- 14
What is the legal age at which a child can drive a car?
- 16
- 18
- 21
- 14
What is the legal age at which a child can get a job?
- 16
- 18
- 21
- 14
What is the legal age at which a child can enter into a contract?
- 16
- 18
- 21
- 14
What is the legal age at which a child can be tried as an adult?
- 16
- 18
- 21
- 14