Your response must be typed, 1-3 pages, double-spaced, 12 pt. Times New Roman. Do not submit pictures, screenshots, hand-written papers, etc. This is not a research-based paper but should reflect what has been covered in the previous section and your understanding of the material. You can include outside material in order to support your response but be sure to properly cite this material (in-text and in a reference page). Use of AI will result in an automatic zero. Make sure to answer all parts of the question in your response! Once finished, be sure to submit your response on Canvas.
Choose ONE of the following questions and answer it in full:
Outside influences include public opinion, special interest groups, and politicians. Inside influences include personal beliefs, political association, and professional relationships. In what ways do you think judges are influenced by these extralegal influences? Do you think this affects some groups in the population more than others? Do some groups benefit when a judge is influenced by outside factors? Which groups and why? How would you minimize these extralegal factors?
Because of the power and respect given to prosecutors, should those who engage in misconduct face criminal charges? Why or why not? Are there any legitimate reasons a prosecutor may engage in unethical conduct? Does the end justify the mean or does this undermine the entire justice system?
If you were a policymaker, what policy would you implement to encourage widespread participation on juries? How would better participation affect trials and trial outcomes? Should greater monetary reward be given to jurors for serving? As a taxpayer, are you willing to pay more in taxes for that?