The Constitution (1-1.5 pages) (Week 1):

1. Describe one strength and one weakness of the U.S. Constitution.
2. Recommend one option to maintain the strength and one to correct the weakness.

 

Discuss the following statement; “The story of state and local governments over the past two decades has been one of transformation. They have shed their backward ways, reformed their institutions and emerged as capable and proactive.”

Review the concepts on conservatism and liberalism.

Has the legal standard of care become so capricious that the healthcare system offers no clear guidelines for how physicians can avoid liability?

What assets in what locations of the country/world deserve the most attention based upon the trends identified in the readings?

• Compare international perspectives on corrections and criminal punishment, including comparative sentencing typologies.

• Differentiate the role of courts in various societies and in international context.

• Evaluate and explain ethical issues inherent in criminal justice systems.

Analyze both the court system’s likely view on the accused’s rights, as well as the court system’s likely treatment of the defendant during trial proceedings.

Defining inter-jurisdictional conflict.