Police in a Democracy
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. This chapter discussed three role debates concerning the police. List and discuss those three role debates and how the roles interrelate.
  1. Describe how each of the three branches of government are involved in the administration of justice.
  1. Name and describe the four expectations that dictate “what police do and how they do it.”
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