Multiple Choice
The government justifies its right to commit someone to a mental health facility under two types of authority: police power and parens patriae.What happens under parens patriae?
A) The government becomes the legal guardian for an individual who is incompetent.
B) The government acts on behalf of a citizen who is not likely to act in his or her own best interest.
C) The government takes responsibility for protecting public health, safety, and welfare.
D) The government temporarily suspends the rights of a person who is harming or may harm others.
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