1. How does the concept of federalism complicate the administration of criminal justice in the United States?
2. Describe the functions of federal and state law enforcement agencies.
3. Compare and contrast the functions of trial and appellate courts. How are they similar? How are they different?
4. What function does a grand jury serve? Does replacement of the indictment function of grand juries at the state level with prosecutors authorized to charge crimes by filing a sworn information impair the rights of citizens charged with crimes?
5. Is there a justification for the broad discretion vested in a prosecutor?
6. To what extent does the Constitution protect the right to trial by jury in a criminal case?
7. What factors do you think a prosecutor should take into consideration in determining whether to prosecute an individual the police have arrested for possession of illegal drugs?
8. What factors should a judge consider in determining whether to sentence a convicted felon to prison?