The American judicial system is designed to balance the rights of the accused against the rights of society to be secure.  Craft an argument in which you choose any two rights of the accused and argue that these are either necessary in a fair society or, on the contrary, threaten that society in favoring those accused of crimes.

What will be an ideal response?


Students' answers may vary.

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The Supreme Court recognizes Native Americans "as members of quasi-sovereign tribal entities" with power to regulate their own internal affairs

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is not a civil rights case?

A) Gideon v Wainwright B) Brown v Board of Education C) Obergefell v Hodges D) Mcculloch v. Maryland

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