What does the doctrine of parens patriae mean? Give an example.

What will be an ideal response?

Parens patriae is a legal doctrine that gives the state the authority to act in a child's best interest. One example might be when the state takes a child away from a parent who is known to be abusing their child.

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Roman numerals are used when numbering in the apothecary system. For example, 3 grains would be ________

a. iii gr b. III grains c. gr iii d. III gr

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Signal to others that a portable fire extinguisher is empty by:

A. laying it on its side. B. marking it with a tag. C. standing it straight up. D. covering the hose with a blanket.

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