Identify the three inherent contradictions in the job of the prosecutor as described in the text. Select one of these contradictions. Explain exactly what the problem or concern is and give two recommendations as to how you believe it could be remedied or alleviated.

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

(1) Prosecutors have nearly limitless discretion in the most critical matters they must consider, yet
they are held to very high ethical standards. (2) The prosecutor is a publicly elected official, yet most of
the work performed by the office is done outside the public eye. (3) Prosecutors have a duty to seek
justice, but operate in an adversarial rather than truth-seeking system.