1. Karl Marx believed that crime was a result of the frustrating working class, and to solve the problem of crime the economy must be made "fair" for everyone. Thus, he proposed capitalist society must be overturned in favor of socialism (also regarded as communism). What are some countries today that have a communist government? What effects has history shown socialism/communism to have on a nation? Does it lead to economic prosperity or corruption?

2. What is one example of a crime committed by the U.S. government? Be sure to use a credible source for this information that is fact-based and written by an expert in the field (author holds PhD, article is peer-reviewed, etc.). How does that crime affect the social classes?

3. In 750 word essay, evaluate the merits of restorative justice programs by doing the following:

Locate a restorative justice program that is currently in use by a justice agency.

1. Use research sources to explain how effective this type of program is.
2. Explain if you feel the benefits outweigh the costs, and why.