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How the Criminal Justice System Works in the United States
The U.S. Constitution
The Bill of Rights
[Describe how the Constitution guides law-enforcement practice and policy. Include a brief overview of the Constitution (purpose and short summary) and a summary of how the Fourteenth Amendment shifted the Constitution.]
[Describe how the Bill of Rights guides criminal justice practice and policy. Include a brief overview and the purpose of the Bill of Rights.]
An Important Amendment
The Fourth, Sixth, or Eighth Amendment
[Explain how the Fourth, Sixth, or Eighth Amendment ensures specific rights given to citizens. Include a brief explanation of the amendment, a real-world example of when rights under this amendment might not be guaranteed, and a list of examples of times when the actions of criminal justice officials may be restricted.]
Laws and Policing in a Democratic Society
[Explain the importance of laws and policing in a democratic society (free society). Include a brief history of policing in the United States; the birth of modern policing in London, England; and an explanation of the rule of law and how it’s applied in general.]
References:
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