The U.S. has two separate court systems that function within the American criminal justice system today: the federal court system and the state court system. List and define three of the similarities and differences between the two systems

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State courts do not hear cases involving alleged violations of federal law, nor do federal courts get involved in deciding issues of state law unless there is a conflict between local or state statutes and federal constitutional guarantees. When such conflicts arise, claimed violations of federal due process guarantees—especially those found in the Bill of Rights—can provide the basis for appeals made to federal courts by offenders convicted in state court systems.

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__________ have limited investigative resources.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Discuss the challenges of correctional officers in men's prisons

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In a civil court, the court is concerned with private and public rights

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Common defenses against civil lawsuits include "They did intend to deprive a plaintiff of a constitutional right."

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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