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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.

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