1. Not only does the Bill of Rights appear in the Constitution of the United States of America, but it is also contained in the constitutions of the states. The constitutions of every state contain provisions that were designed to safeguard the rights of individuals. Conduct a search on the internet to find information on […]

The precise reasons for the low number of women who are represented in Congress are a topic of debate among political scientists. In comparison to the number of men and women serving in Congress, what are your thoughts on the matter? Under what circumstances is it likely that these patterns of representation will undergo significant […]

Research the case  Joseph J Ramirez v. State of Florida on the internet.  In this week’s discussion I would like you to give a synopsis of the case and talk about the tool mark evidence.  Then FROM WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THE CLASS discuss the tool mark evidence and how the courts may/may not […]

Jury reform is a major issue in modern criminal justice.  Juries are guaranteed by the Constitution, but do they serve the intended purpose?  What measures would you consider to improve the jury system?  Consider how we select jurors, judges’ instructions, the voir dire process, sequestration, unanimous verdicts, and resolving hung juries.

Supporters of civilian review boards believe that it is impossible for the police to objectively review actions of their colleagues and emphasize that the police culture demands that police officers support each other, even if the know something illegal has occurred. Opponents of civilian review boards stress that civilians cannot possibly understand the complexities of […]

You will write a case report about a conflict. Choose a conflict with which you are familiar (examples may include local political conflicts, conflicts between co-workers, etc.). Your final paper should be at least 5 pages long and you should follow APA guidelines. You should describe who was involved in the conflict, what the issues […]

  Why is agenda-setting important to the mediation process?  What are some benefits of structuring the negotiation and setting an agenda?

  Question #1: Please complete the Review Exercise on pp. 305-306. Question #2: What biblical concepts do you see reflected in the techniques discussed in Chapter 10, or how could you use some of these techniques to accomplish biblical principles? Label these two posts as your “primary” posts.

  Walk through the Mediation Method, as described in Getting to Yes. Describe the steps, explain why each step is vital, and why the order of the steps is also important.

  Discuss the importance of the concept in the mediation of dealing with issues versus positions as discussed in the text. Why is this important to an overall experience in mediation? Hint: It can be much deeper than merely “getting to a resolution.” Discuss the concept of focusing on interests, not positions. Share some examples […]