Police in a Democracy
- Theories of political decision-making in a democracy include two perspectives. Identify both perspectives and how these perspectives relate to our understanding of the police.
- The criminal justice system is specifically concerned with five of the amendments to the United States Constitution. List those five amendments and discuss what is covered within each amendment.
- This chapter discussed three role debates concerning the police. List and discuss those three role debates and how the roles interrelate.
- Describe how each of the three branches of government are involved in the administration of justice.
- Name and describe the four expectations that dictate “what police do and how they do it.”