• Explain how the court system in the United States works. Address the following questions in your explanation:
  • How do the three types of courts relate to each other?
  • How do courts provide checks and balances?
  • Relationship of the supremacy clause and federal superiority rule to the courts?
• Explain the functions and responsibilities of various members of the criminal justice system. You must address each of the following members:
  • Judges
    • Consider addressing some of the key issues or ethical factors a judge might encounter.
  • Prosecutors
    • Consider including the impact of prosecutorial discretion on the court process.
  • Defense Counsel
    • Consider addressing the differences between public and private defenders and the role each plays in due process.
  • Allied Professionals
    • Consider including some of the following roles: court stenographer, probation officers, court clerks, and court deputies.
• Describe the role of various courts.
  • What is the role of the appeals courts? Include:
    • Local courts
    • State courts
    • Federal courts
  • What is the role of specialized courts?
• Describe the jurisdictions of different courts in the United States. Include each of the following:
  • Explain why different courts exist.
  • Provide an example of a different court.
  • Describe the importance of its jurisdictional difference.
  • Describe some of the issues that can arise from this jurisdiction.
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