Criminal Justice Essay

The essay component of Exam 1 is worth 30 points.

Directions: Answer the following questions in their entirety. Although quality is more important than quantity, your total response for all questions should not be less than approximately 3 1/2 pages.  Make sure that each response is numbered, double-spaced, and in 12 point font.

1.        1--Describe how the criminal justice process unfolds in the U.S.

2.      n      2--Compare and contrast the competing models or perspectives of the criminal justice system.

3.             3--Describe the three core elements of a crime.

1. Describe the two perspectives which capture the primary goals of the criminal justice system.