Directions
In the following discussion thread, please make discussion posts that are thought-provoking, causing discussion of the unit topics with perceptions, ideas, and supported facts.
Research each question below beyond the textbook. Use the McAfee Memorial LibraryLinks to an external site. and/or the Webliography area of the course.
Do not merely agree with another student’s answer, explain WHY you agree or disagree. In all your responses, assume that the reader has no idea what the topic is about.
Answer at least 2 of the following questions in DETAIL
Unit Discussion Questions
What is the presumption of innocence? Explain with social media today if defendants are still presumed innocent? Be sure to justify your answer.
A limitation on the creation of law is the void for vagueness concept. What does it require and where did it come from? Give a case example of its use?
What is the difference between civil law and criminal law and how does the civil and criminal procedures and proofs differ?
What are the sources of law in the US?
What are the 5 goals of punishment?
Under the 14th Amendment, there is a right to Equal Protection. What is it and what are the 3 tests used by Courts to decide of a law is unconstitutional?
What is the principle of proportionality in punishment? Why is it important?
What 4 Amendments in the Bill of Rights are the most important to criminal justice and why?
Define mala in se crimes and mala in prohibited crimes and give examples.
The 6th Amendment has the right to a jury trial. When does the right apply and what is required to have a bench trial?
Explain what the 2 purposes are for Grand Juries and why do we have them?
The 4th Amendment provides protection in search and seizure. What is the actual right citizens have?
Ex Post Facto is a limitation to the creation of laws. Where is it found and what does it limit?
Where does the Right to Privacy come from and how does it limit the creation of laws? Give a case example.
Explain the limitations on law that the 8th Amendment provides and give a case example.
Explain the 10th Amendment and how it separates power to make law and give examples of laws that solely belong to the state or federal government.