I would like you to incorporate the defining characteristics of a serial killer within your essay. It will 1 page in length and you may use your notes and texts as references. Format is APAand will be 1 page in length.
How can one argue that the novel Frankenstein is a serial killer novel? We discussed this at length in class; however, the debate continues on whether or not the novel is a viable representation of a serial killer. Construct an essay that argues for or against this representation.
The Supreme Court is unique in its ability to rule. Appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate, Supreme Court justices serve for life. For this reason, justices do not have to appease voters and campaign contributors to keep their positions. Therefore, the Supreme Court can make unbiased rulings based on its interpretations of the Constitution; this differs from elected officials who must answer to voters to get reelected. The ability for the justices to interpret law with an unbiased lens often puts them ahead of the curve (and public opinion) on cultural and social issues.
For example, in the landmark Supreme Court case Brown v. The Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas, the justices ruled in favor of desegregation. At the time, the idea of racial integration in schools was extremely unpopular. The unpopularity of the Supreme Court’s decision was made evident in the ensuing public outcry as well as the response by government officials. Immediately after the decision, the Arkansas governor at the time, Orval Faubus, ordered the National Guard of Arkansas to block “Little Rock Nine” students from entering into the previously white-only school. Even after the Supreme Court had made its final decision, Governor Faubus didn’t budge. It took President Eisenhower to send the 101st Airborne Army Division to enforce the Supreme Court’s ruling.
TO PREPARE:
Select a Supreme Court case related to civil rights, but unrelated to race, in which the decision did not coincide with public opinion. Think about how the policy effected by the decision impacted society.
Provide a brief description of the case you selected. Then, explain how the case did or might influence federal, state, and/or local public policies. Be specific and use examples to illustrate your explanation. Finally, with the case you selected in mind, explain at least one strength and one limitation of Supreme Court justices being insulated from public opinion. Be specific.
Support your response using the Learning Resources and other scholarly resources.
Now that we’ve learned about the different types of government, let’s think about which type would be most effective in this fictional situation.
You and a group of classmates have been stranded on a deserted island. There are 20 of you that survived the plane crash as you were on your way to Hawaii for a spring break trip. You were not able to salvage any supplies, so the only resources you have are those on the island. Your immediate reaction is to find food and shelter. You also realize the need for some form of rules to keep people safe until you can be rescued.
You decide that it’s necessary to create a government for your civilization. Consider the following questions. Submit your responses using the dropbox location for the “Stranded” activity.
Would there be any laws to control how you lived, what right or freedoms you exercised, or what property you had? Why?
Considering the key terms from this unit, what type or form of government would be best suited for you situation? Why?
Would anyone have the right to govern you? Would you have the right to govern anyone else? Why?
Would you have any rights? What might these rights be?
Review the domestic violence (DV) wheel (also referred to as the Duluth model), discuss the categories, and give examples of each.
Key Assignment
In this course, you will assume the role of a domestic violence victim advocate. Consider the scenario of the King family. For the Key Assignment, you will draft a memo to your supervisor, detailing what would be the best possible intervention options for the King family. The memo will include the following components:
Prepare a 8- to 10-slides presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint that addresses the following points. Your slides should be easy to read in a presentation setting.
Trace the evolution of the US police system from the “political” era to the present.
Analyze how events outside the control of the police have impacted the police.
Analyze and explain the elements of today’s police structure and functions that were influenced by the military.
Analyze how the 1982 “Broken Windows” article impacted police departments in the United States. Include a discussion of the recruiting and training process and analyze how these are different under community policing than under traditional law enforcement.
Present the additional information in the Notes section of your presentation.
