JUS 325 The Adjudication Function Full Course GCU
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Module 3 DQ 1<br />
Explain the purpose of the Fifth Amendment. Why would the founders include such a provision in the Bill of<br />
Rights? Is such a provision necessary?<br />
Module 3 DQ 2<br />
Explain the purpose of the eighth amendment. Why would the founders include such a provision in the Bill of<br />
Rights? Is such a provision necessary?<br />
Module 4 DQ 1<br />
How does one become a Judge? Do you agree with the process? Explain.<br />
Module 4 DQ 2<br />
In Arizona as well as in many other states, the Attorney General and the county attorneys are elected into<br />
office for 4 years. What are the pros and cons of filling these offices by election rather than appointment?<br />
Module 5 DQ 1<br />
What are the most common methods for criminal court cases to be dismissed in pre-trial procedures? (For<br />
example, plea bargains) Do these methods properly protect a criminal defendant’s civil liberties?<br />
Module 5 DQ 2<br />
How much involvement should a victim have in a criminal court proceeding? Should a victim be able to read<br />
a victim impact statement? Whose rights are more important in a criminal proceeding, the criminal defendant<br />
or the victim? Explain.<br />
Module 6 DQ 1<br />
What are the various forms of plea bargaining? Under what conditions would each be used?<br />
Module 6 DQ 2<br />
Under what circumstances should a judge participate in plea negotiations? Would you want a judge who was<br />
a notorious hardliner in terms of sentencing on drug cases to participate in negotiations if you were the<br />
defendant in the above case? Remember that negotiations can fail; how might a failure in negotiation affect<br />
the outcome?<br />
Module 7 DQ 1<br />
What are Intermediate sanctions? In what circumstances might intermediate sanctions be appropriate?<br />
Explain.