order instructions
- Explain the role of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
- Why are there three branches of government? Explain.
- What is the purpose of the concept separation of powers? Explain.
- What is federalism? Explain.
- How does this impact the criminal justice system? Explain.
- With regard to the criminal justice system, explain the roles of the following primary components:
Law enforcement
Criminal courts
Civil courts
Corrections - Explain the role of each component. Explain how each component is both interdependent and independent.
- What are the similarities and differences between the federal and state criminal court systems? Explain.
