AT Still University Criminal Justice Perspectives Questions

• Provide an answer of at least 150 words for each essay question in this assignment.
• You are also required to include an APA reference with each essay question, even if the reference is the textbook.

Here is an example of what your answers should look like:

The adversarial legal system in the United States is somewhat different than what exists in many other countries. Here in the U.S., our system is defined by sides working to prove a case in front of a trier of fact, which is usually a jury but can also be a judge. Walpin (2003) contends the adversarial system is fairer than the inquisitional system used in other nations, such as Germany. The adversarial system ensures the attorneys representing a client are dedicated to the interest of that person, unlike the alternative in which the judge questions witnesses with no connection to either party (Walpin, 2003). The judge then issues a written judgment later, similar to what happens in the appeals process here in the U.S. A judge in the U.S. oftentimes serves as a mediator between the two, ruling on motions, legal procedures, and evidence admissibility. The prosecutor and defense attorney work to convince the jury, or judge in a bench trial, that the evidence fits their case.

References:

Walpin, G. (2003). America’s adversarial and jury systems: More likely to do justice. Harvard Journal Of Law & Public Policy, 26(1), 176.

Question 1 (10 points):

Chapter 3

Briefly outline and discuss the arguments on both sides of the citizen review debate—those favoring civilian review and those opposed to it. Can a balance be reached?

(Remember the document on M02 Learning Activities page discussing civilian oversight)

Question 2 (10 points):

Chapter 6

The sociological literature on ethnic and racial diversity has three theories on the consequences of two or more cultures inhabiting the same geographic area. Briefly describe these theories. How do they affect law enforcement?