1) There are two schools of thought regarding the purpose of the criminal justice systemone advocating the crime control model and the other advocating the due process model. How do they differ? Which one do you prefer? Justify your opinions.

2) Some advocate that judges, even those on the United States Supreme Court, should be strict constructionists, having a rigid reading and interpretation of the law while others disagree and think there should be a flexible reading of the law. Give the pros and cons to both sides of this issue.

3) Some commentators feel that the appointment of Supreme Court justices by the chief executive (the President of the United States) ensures that the Supreme Court will always be a political body, voting politically on cases that come before it. Do you agree? Why or why not?