Discipline: Law

Competency In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competency: Describe the foundational elements of the U.S. legal system and the relationships among them Scenario You are a successful small business owner and have been asked by the local chapter of the Junior Entrepreneurs Association, a club for high school students interested […]

  When examining the historical context of treatment in a correctional setting, it must be seen through both domestic and international viewpoints. Under the domestic view, the United States primarily uses a custodial model, which focuses on using incapacitation as the method of retribution and deterrence. In contrast, the international view, specifically in Europe, uses […]

  In a 1985 issue of Texas Monthly, Dick Reavis discussed How They Ruined Our Prisons at great lengths. Specifically, he discussed the conditions of American prisons in general and, more specifically, the conditions of the Texas prison system. In this, he acknowledged that the prison system wasn’t ideal and that it made little, if […]

  Review, study, and report on a domestic or international terrorist event. Pick one of the following events or an event of your choice. Mumbai World Trade Center Oklahoma City Federal Building bombing. The Aurora, Colorado active shooter incident. Then, address the following: Look for indicators that might have been missed in preventing the event. […]

  In 3-4 paragraphs, discuss if you believe Edward Snowden’s actions were of benefit or harm to the nation? Explain your answer.  Your initial post should be a minimum of 200-250 words.

  Please address the following:  What is the mission of the Federal Emergency Management Agency? Why was FEMA made part of DHS? APA-Perdue OwlLinks to an external site. APA format is required. Title page, reference page, in text citations (see above link for help.) References and in text citations must be formatted in APA. Course […]

  In 3-4 paragraphs, explain how did FEMA’s position within DHS change after Hurricane Katrina? Your initial post should be a minimum of 200-250 words.

Introduction Due process under the Amendments to the U.S. Constitution can be broken down into two categories: Substantive due process Procedural due process. Both are based on fundamental fairness. For example, the Fourth Amendment protects citizens against government unreasonable search and seizure of personal property. The Fifth and Sixth Amendments guarantee the procedures that the […]

  In 3-4 paragraphs list and describe three ways people may illegally remain in the United States. What are the restrictions and penalties for hiring illegal immigrants?  Your initial post should be a minimum of 200-250 words.

Based upon your reading/analysis, what are the major factors concerning police homicide of civilians, and what are some possible policies/changes that may help- address the problem.