Why is it important that the judicial system maintain an appearance of propriety?

What will be an ideal response?


The public needs to believe that the system is unbiased and not prejudiced for the courts to function properly. As often stated the "appearance of justice" is more importance that actual justice.

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‘Ndrangheta structure is based on blood and family relationships, headed by a _____________ and including virtually all of his relatives, children, siblings, cousins, and grandchildren

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Identify and explain three of the explanations for unethical behavior discussed in the text.

What will be an ideal response?

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Federal criminal prosecutions that are brought against a state or federal police officer are typically based on _____.

A) 18 U.S.C. § 242 B) 42 U.S.C. § 1983 C) Bivens v. Six Unnamed Agents D) Monroe v. Pape

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The _____________ prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, or national origin in employment of any kind, public or private, local, state, or federal

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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