Outline the constitutional amendments that form the basis of the criminal justice system and explain the right afforded to the individual by that amendment.

2. Explain the US Supreme Court's role in interpreting the constitutional amendments. What do you think about the United States' role in setting precedent? Do you think the Supreme Court should overrule itself?

3. How does the judge's responsibility change in a jury trial versus a bench trial?

4. What do you think about magistrates, non-lawyers, issuing arrest warrants and setting bail?

S. What are the duties of a prosecutor? How do they differ from the duties of a criminal defense attorney?

6. Do you believe prosecutorial discretion is a good or bad thing? Explain in detail.

7. What are some duties and responsibilities of the clerk of court, and why are they important to the criminal justice system?

8. What are some ethical dilemmas of criminal defense attorneys? How can they be overcome?

9. What is dual representation and do you think it should be allowed? Why or why not?

10. Crime victims do not have any specific constitutional rights. Why do you think that is?

11. Explain the differences in witnesses who can be called in a criminal case. What testimony is allowed or disallowed for each?

12. What is a hung jury and when could it occur?

13. What are the duties and responsibilities of the bailiff?

14. In what cases is it necessary to have a transcript? Who is responsible for taking down testimony during a trial?

13. What are the duties and responsibilities or the ballin

14. In what cases is it necessary to have a transcript? Who is responsible for taking down testimony during a trial?

15. What constitutional rights to probations not have as a result of them being on probation? What do you think about this loss of constitutional rights?

16. What similarities do you see between the duties of probation officers and parole officers?

17. Do you think parole is a necessary component of the criminal justice system? Why or why not?

18. Who do you think is the most important person(s) in the criminal justice system? Why?

19. How are specialized courts different than traditional courts?

20. Do you think it is fair that a defendant who enters a specialized court may have his or her case dismissed, where other defendants may not qualify for the same treatment? Explain your position.