The U.S. District Courts are the
Explain and analyze the relationship between traditional pol…
Explain and analyze the relationship between traditional policing and the role of private security in America and the world today.
Discuss the legality of allowing still, video, and televisio…
Discuss the legality of allowing still, video, and television cameras in courtrooms in the U.S. What impact might audio and video recordings of court proceedings have on the ability of the court to provide a fair trial? Do you think that court proceedings should be televised, photographed, or recorded in any way? Why or why not? Explain and support your views.
At the federal level, a case will generally start out in the…
At the federal level, a case will generally start out in the U.S. circuit courts.
Define due process, as required by the Bill of Rights, and e…
Define due process, as required by the Bill of Rights, and explain what a landmark case is and why it is important.
The Knapp Commission focused on corruption in the New York C…
The Knapp Commission focused on corruption in the New York City Police Department.
When are the police allowed to conduct a search of someone w…
When are the police allowed to conduct a search of someone who is not suspected of a crime?
More highly-educated police officers are more likely to leav…
More highly-educated police officers are more likely to leave police work.
What does the power of judicial review allow the Supreme Cou…
What does the power of judicial review allow the Supreme Court to do?
The Wickersham Commission report recognized that Prohibition…
The Wickersham Commission report recognized that Prohibition was unenforceable and contributed to police corruption.