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General overview of the American justice system

 

 

Provide a general overview of the American justice system

These are the key components and outline

Creation of Laws:

a) To begin, define crime.

b) Then, compare Functionalist (Consensus) vs. Conflict (Marxist) perspectives as they relate to the creation and enforcement of law.

2. Policing

a) Identify in order and describe key steps in the criminal justice process that are conducted by police.

b) Describe and analyze at least one of the following issues, including its significance and relevant court decisions:

i. Miranda rights

ii. Excessive use of force

iii. Police discretion

iv. Terry Stop

3. Court Operations

a) Identify in order and describe key steps/components of the judicial process.

b) Describe and analyze at least one of the following issues, including its significance and relevant court decisions:

i. Plea bargaining

ii. Bail

iii. Voir Dire

iv. Prosecutorial Discretion

v. Sentencing models

vi. Due Process

vii. Right to Counsel

4. Correctional Activities

a) Describe the possible sanctions that come with a determination of guilt.

b) Analyze at least one of the following issues, including its significance and any relevant court decisions:

i. Appeals Process

ii. Parole Boards/Parole

iii. Prison Services (i.e. training, education, etc.)

iv. Private or For-Profit Prisons

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