Your answers should be your explanation of the material I give you (textbook and Carr's Comments) and "in your own words". Do not use the internet as a resource for this exam. If you "borrow" phrases from the Textbook or Carr's Comments be sure to use my "Sourced Information requirement "described in your course Information documents.
1. Explain why a person who has committed a crime is considered to have committed an offense against society.
2. Why is it common for the victim of a crime to feel that the criminal justice system is insensitive to their interests?
3. Carr's Comments: How police proceed once a crime has been committed: Explain how police proceed from the time a crime has been commited up to the arrest of the suspect. Where examples are given use your own.
4. Plain the "Sieve Effect" as presented on page 12 in your text.
5. On page 20 of your text (Chapter 2) and Carr's Comments: Explain what Federalism in the United States is and why it is an important concept in understanding the American Criminal Justice System.
6. Federal Court System: Page 32 in your text and Carr's Comments: Explain the makeup and function of the United States District Courts. Be sure to indicate what cases are brought there.
7. Federal Court System: Page 32- 33 in your text and Carr's Comments: Explain the makeup and function of the United States Court of Appeals. Be sure to indicate what cases are brought there. Which federal court is considered the "court of last resort"?
8. Federal Court System: Page 33 - 34 in your text and Carr's Comments: Explain the makeup and function of the United States Supreme Court . Be sure to indicate what cases are brought there.
9. What is a Military Tribunal and how does it function? How do they differ from civilian courts?
10. Explain the population challenges and future outlook in America's prisons and jails.