Instructions for the assignment:

• Your essay should be well-written, and well-organized; a minimum of 800 words (200 words for each of the four questions below.)
• The essay must be typed, in Word document format, 12 font, double-spaced, 1 inch margins, with a cover page, running head and page numbers
• It must be cited in APA Style format (In-text citations throughout the essay and references listed at the end)
• You may use your sources in the course, as well as any other legitimate educational sources
• It must be uploaded to the appropriate prompt in your course Blackboard iste

• Describe the purpose and function of the three main components of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, courts and corrections. (Addresses Outcome 1)
  • Law Enforcement
    • List and describe the responsibilities of each of the 3 levels (include real examples)
  • Courts
    • What type of system do we have? (explain)
      • Discuss the 2 parts to our system; include each of their responsibilities, as well as each of the (3 in each) tiers and their responsibilities.
  • Corrections
    • List and discuss the purposes of the 5 main types in the U.S.
• Discuss the historical development of policing and criminal law in the United States. (Addresses Outcome 2)
  • List and describe each of the 3 eras of policing in the U.S.
  • List and describe the following regarding criminal law:
    • Sources (4)
    • Functions (2)
    • U.S. Constitution-Bill of Rights (Amendments 4, 5, 6, 8 and 14)
      • Include information on Due Process
• Identify the potential causes and the ways of measuring crime. (Addresses Outcome 3)
  • Discuss 5 theories used to explain criminal behavior.
  • Discuss the 4 methods used to measure crime in the U.S.
• Explain the steps of the criminal justice process, from entry through release. (Addresses Outcome 4)
  • Discuss the primary (5) and secondary (what actually happens in each of the primary steps) steps in the process.