Section 1.2:  Roles, Objectives, and Limits in Criminal Justice | Learning Resources

Criminal Justice: An Overview of the System by Adam J. McKee

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Section 1.2 SLOs

After finishing this section, you will be able to:

  • Describe the role of each of the three branches of government in shaping the criminal justice system.
  • Discuss the critical role of the Constitution of the United States in limiting criminal justice policy.
  • Compare and contrast the common objectives of the criminal justice system.
  • Describe the basic positions of both sides of the “Nonsystem Argument.”
  • Explain the importance of rules and discretion in the operation of the criminal justice system.

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Lecture Notes

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Last Updated:  12/08/2023

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