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Guilty? - Chapter 9
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Big Lines of Credit. LEARN MORE ABOUT TERI AND HER BOOKS. THE CONVEYOR BELT OF JUSTICE. STUDY QUESTIONS AND WRITING PROMPTS. The author contrasts punishment at school and home with punishment through a bureaucracy. What was the point? The author states that one problem with our criminal justice system comes from its efficiency. What did she mean? How does the very efficiency of the criminal justice system affect the guarantee that a person is considered innocent until proven guilty?
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Guilty? - Chapter 10
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Big Lines of Credit. LEARN MORE ABOUT TERI AND HER BOOKS. PART III: DUE PROCESS AND THE PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE. DOLLY MAPP AND UNREASONABLE SEARCHES. STUDY QUESTIONS AND WRITING PROMPTS. Due process of law? Equal protection of the laws. There is much debate over states rights versus a strong national government. What are the advantages of a strong federal government? What are the advantages of a weaker federal government with more rights and powers given to the states?
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Guilty? - Chapter 1
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Big Lines of Credit. LEARN MORE ABOUT TERI AND HER BOOKS. DECIDING WHAT BEHAVIOR TO CRIMINALIZE. THEFT - OR GOOD LUCK? STUDY QUESTIONS AND WRITING PROMPTS. What is the difference between a. Consider the dangers of smoking to the smoker and the entire society. Are there behaviors which are less dangerous to individuals and society which are illegal? Consider what would happen if smoking was criminalized. What would happen if. Bad behaviors were crimes? Why or why not? Why or why not? Why or why not? Analy...
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Guilty? - Chapter 7
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Big Lines of Credit. LEARN MORE ABOUT TERI AND HER BOOKS. RETRIBUTION - AN EYE FOR AN EYE. STUDY QUESTIONS AND WRITING PROMPTS. What are some arguments in favor of using punishment for retribution? What are some arguments against using punishment for retribution? Which way do you think the author leans? Which way do you lean? Have you seen instances of retribution in your own life? Why is Marvin's story in this chapter? Do you think people with low intelligence should be spared the death penalty?
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Guilty? - Chapter 5
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Big Lines of Credit. LEARN MORE ABOUT TERI AND HER BOOKS. DECIDING WHAT IS A DANGER TO SOCIETY. STUDY QUESTIONS AND WRITING PROMPTS. Should it be a crime for parents to spank their children? Attitudes about whether husbands should be allowed to beat wives have changed over the years. Can you think of other attitudes that have changed? Do you and your parents have different ideas about what sorts of behavior should be considered crimes? What about you and your grandparents?
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Guilty? - Chapter 11
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Big Lines of Credit. LEARN MORE ABOUT TERI AND HER BOOKS. THE RIGHT TO COUNSEL. STUDY QUESTIONS AND WRITING PROMPTS. When you read the account of Clarence's first trial (pages 101-102) did you believe he was guilty? Did his history of convictions made you more likely to think he was guilty? Compare the two trials, one on page 101-102, and the second on pages 104-105. Why do you think Clarence's lawyer, W. Fred Turner, could do a better job? By Anthony Lewis. Vintage Paperbacks, NY. 1989.
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Guilty? - Chapter 8
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Big Lines of Credit. LEARN MORE ABOUT TERI AND HER BOOKS. DETERRENCE, OR A WARNING TO ALL. STUDY QUESTIONS AND WRITING PROMPTS. The author lists problems with the theory of deterrence. What are they? The story of Nick Horner is used to illustrate what point? Nick Horner was sentenced to life in prison. Do you think this was fair? Why or why not? The author says deterrence often won't prevent the most horrific crimes. Why? How does the author feel about tough criminal laws? How do you know?
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Guilty? - Chapter 6
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Big Lines of Credit. LEARN MORE ABOUT TERI AND HER BOOKS. KILLING IS A CRIME, EXCEPT WHEN IT ISN'T. STUDY QUESTIONS AND WRITING PROMPTS. Do you think the United States military was justified in killing Osama bin Laden instead of trying to bring him to trial? Do you think Anthony Fowler should have been found guilty of something? If not murder, perhaps a lesser offense? The death penalty remains controversial, with some people defending the death penalty and others opposed. How do you feel?
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Guilty? - Chapter 2
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Big Lines of Credit. LEARN MORE ABOUT TERI AND HER BOOKS. ANOTHER KIND OF BANK ROBBERY. STUDY QUESTIONS AND WRITING PROMPTS. Explain, in your own words, how the banks increased their income from bank fees between the mid-1990s t about 2008. Was the way they increased their revenue fair? Should banks have the right to charge whatever fees they want? After all, customers can choose to go elsewhere. Why did the customers believe the bank policy was wrong? How did the banks defend their behavior? Or did the ...
