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= American Law and Justice/Examining Criminal Justices =



Welcome to American Law and Justice. As you can see from the syllabus this class will focus on various aspects of the criminal justice system in America.

Now, we will take a look at a few videos relating to the criminal justice system. You will write a reaction to each. Explain what you thought of the video overall and highlight any segments that had an impact on you.

Video #1

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Based on the videos you have seen, our class discussion of them, and your own thoughts, please write three paragraphs that address the following:

1. How do these videos relate the the criminal justice process as a whole? 2. What do you think these videos say about the justice system in America? 3. Biographical info. on you: why did you take this course, brief life history, short and long term goals, hobbies, interests, etc.(this piece may take more than one paragraph.)

What is Justice?

Justice means fairness!

In order to help us understand the meaning of the word justice and to see how in means different things to different people we will analyze the following articles. You will answer the attached questions in order to compare the two.