The swamp is about 10,000 yeats old, its oldest inhabitants were native americans.
Answer:
The correct answer is <em>‘parens patriae’</em>
Explanation:
<u>‘Parens patriae’</u>, which literally means ‘the parent of the country’ <em>refers to the idea that the state is guardian or a protector of individuals that have limited legal capacity</em>, for example, children. In this way, the state should act in the best interest of a child.
In England, the <u>court of chancery</u> first introduced this idea to the legal system. Such courts took care of cases that involved juvenile offenders. Back then monarch was considered the parent of the country, while in modern days the state itself.
The answer to the question is false
