Study & Research The Legal System

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Introduction

Chapter 1: What Is the State of the American Civil Justice System?

Chapter Preface

Frivolous Lawsuits Are a Problem in the Civil Justice System

Tort Reform Would Damage the Civil Justice System

Class Action Suits Benefit the Average Citizen

Class Action Suits Benefit Attorneys

Activist Judges Undermine Democracy

Congress Is a Threat to Judicial Independence

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 2: Does the Jury System Work?

Chapter Preface

The Jury System Should Be Reformed

The Jury System Is Under Attack

The Jury System Should Permit Nullification

Jury Nullification Is Unfair

Peremptory Challenges Are Necessary

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 3: Is the Criminal Justice System Fair?

Chapter Preface

Racial Profiling Reduces the Effectiveness of the Criminal Justice System

Racial Profiling Can Be Justified

Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Laws Are Unfair

Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Laws Are Desirable

Miranda Protects Defendants

The Supreme Court Should Not Have Upheld Miranda

The United States Needs a Constitutional Amendment to Protect Crime Victims

Crime Victims Do Not Need a Constitutional Amendment

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 4: What Should Be the Role of the Media in the Legal System?

Chapter Preface

Cameras Should Be Permitted in Courtrooms

Cameras Should Not Be Allowed in Courtrooms

Timothy McVeigh’s Execution Should Have Been Televised

Timothy McVeigh’s Execution Should Not Have Been Televised

The Media Provide a Poor Understanding of the Legal System

The Media Do Not Prevent Fair Trials

Periodical Bibliography

For Further Discussion

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Organizations to Contact

Bibliography of Books

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Study & Research The Legal System

This Study Guide consists of approximately 171 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Legal System.