Sample Essay Questions

The purpose of the Final Paper is for students to pick a branch of the criminal justice system and then answer, for the role of a specific professional, the branch of the criminal justice system, and the criminal justice system at large, how they can use the social justice principles of equality, solidarity, and human […]

Resources: Electronic Reserve Readings, the Internet, or other resources Locate a current article on a contemporary government program or issue. Prepare a 700- to 1,050-word analysis of your article. Identify a major public administration theory and relate it to the topic discussed in your article as part of your analysis. Cite your references within your […]

no more than 50 to 150 a piece From the first e-Activity, identify one to two (1-2) potential ethical challenges that security professionals may face as technology advances, applications become more mobile, and computer criminals become more innovative. Speculate on one (1) solution that security professional could take in order to mitigate the challenge(s) in […]

Assignment 2: Alternatives to Incarceration Recent study illustrates that nearly two (2) million juveniles are processed through juvenile courts across the United States each year. Depending on the nature of the crime, juveniles may face detention or incarceration if they are convicted. Given the fact that many courts are reluctant to incarcerate criminal offenders, judges […]

The United States Constitution divides power between the federal and state governments. In this assignment, you will describe those powers. Assignment Guidelines: Write a short essay addressing the following questions in 400–600 words be sure to use detail to explain each answer: What powers are extended to the federal government? What components of the US […]

As we learn in the video, Crimes of the Powerful, our justice system tends to focus on street crime, often ignoring much more significant problems such as white-collar, corporate, and state crime. Write a paper discussing the myths and realities of crime. Please elaborate on the following points in your essay: Imagine asking 100 strangers […]

The purpose of this assignment is to explore how theframework for effective homeland security design making can be used to support effective homeland security strategic planning. You have been directed to write a policy memo for your boss, who is the State A Director of the Emergency Management Agency. Using the resources provided below, as […]

Affirmative Action: Using the CSU Online Library and the Criminal Justice Periodicals Index, research an affirmative action case that is not mentioned in the textbook. Summarize the history and the outcome of the case. Discuss the positives and negatives of affirmative action in general and whether you agree or disagree with the specific findings of […]

Write an essay of 750-1,000 words in which you: 1. Describe the structure and function of the electoral college. How and when was it created in the U.S.? Why was it created, and by whom? 2. Compare the electoral college to a popular vote approach for elections. How does the electoral college system operate/function? What […]

What sorts of decisions are we making about college availability and affordability? The cost of college has risen much faster than inflation for the past two decades – which may be one reason you’re here now instead of taking this course at S.M.U. (estimated $24,095/semester, not including housing, books, etc.) or Baylor ($20,369/semester). President Obama […]