Federal and State Sentencing Instructor Class Date Name In 1998 the District of Columbia Sentencing and Criminal Code Revision Commission was charged with developing a comprehensive structured sentencing system for the District. The Commission concluded that the District could benefit from a comprehensive structured sentencing system. Next‚ the Commission embarks the difficult task of creating workable sentencing guidelines for felonies. As Washington‚ DC follows the lead of other jurisdictions
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century‚ the United States of America was both democratic and undemocratic. As a newly independent country from Great Britain‚ the U.S tried to stay away from the tyrannical government which they had before. America believed that by giving people a say in the government and granting more rights to citizens‚ they would prove to be a successful government. However‚ although they seemed to be democratic‚ the United States still had some undemocratic aspects. The United States during the mid-1800s
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The Montana State Constitution The State Constitution of Montana sets forth the basic governmental roles‚ responsibilities‚ and expectations that apply to the governing officials and citizens of the state. The state’s Constitution also explains the rights of the people. The statements of the Constitution are upheld by state and federal mandates. It is a strong‚ binding artifact of Montana’s evolutionary history. The Montana State Constitution could be compared to a timeline‚ as the changes in
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in a current ‘state of terror’ which‚ through the United States governments ‘terror of the state’ response‚ has led to an attrition of basic human rights. The fear of terrorism is constantly reinforced through prominent news coverage of terrorist cells‚ murderous attacks and prominent world leaders warnings. In accord to this‚ Hobbes would argue that the ‘terror of the state’ is the necessary solution to living in this state of terror - to protect us from our constant natural state of fear. Hobbes’
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A sorry state? Article analysis In the opinion piece‚ A sorry state? Written on 2nd of august 2007‚ Professor Janice Stevens opposes in an alarmed and critical tone that the treatment of David Hicks in Guantanamo Bay is a violation of human rights and that Australia’s response only shows that other citizens should be scared of themselves being held in such a state. In a sophisticated style the article addresses at an educated adult audience‚ or to those who are concerned about the treatment of
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Brent L. Robinson Robert M. Forker 05 Mar 2012 Separate Church and State Organized religion has undoubtedly played a key role in educating and civilizing local populations. It cannot be underestimated the role organized religion played in acting as the glue that binds a people together. Without attempting to place judgment on which religion holds the most merit or even the validity of religion itself‚ I will explain why the founding fathers of this nation saw fit to keep it separate from
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Diversity In The United States Sandra Scott ETH/125 October 14‚ 2012 Rodney Cullifer Diversity in the United States We are brought up to believe that America is and has always been a nation of opportunity‚ home of the brave‚ and the land of the free. But anyone with a basic understanding of American history is aware that this is not the case. The first settlers had to fight be gain a foothold in this country and then their freedom from Britain. African Americans then had to fight
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“Hawaii is not a state of mind‚ it’s a state of grace.” Hawaii is a state that attracts tourists because of its history‚ geography‚ entertainment‚ and culture. It is well known for its volcanoes‚ beaches‚ and climate. For these reasons‚ tourism is the main thing Hawaii is known for. Hawaii was recursively discovered on January 18‚ 1778‚ by 1 explorer‚ James Cook. Hawaii is also a great place to live and has over one million residents. History “The Aloha State” became the 50th state of the United
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Christian Mercado State & Local Government Assignment #1 State & National Government The United States was founded on economic and political freedom. This freedom enables all our citizens to successfully pursue unlimited opportunities to use their god given talents to work‚ produce‚ invest‚ take risk‚ and grow wealthy while keeping the prosperous fruits of their enterprise. Here we have state governments that are “laboratories of government” and a notional government that has more autonomy
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ROLE OF THE STATE AND POLICE IN THE WAKE OF COMMUNAL RIOTS In view of J.W.Garner‚ an important feature of the Sate is that “the body of inhabitants renders habitual obedience to the organized government.” There are several institutions and agencies working meticulously round the clock to help the government achieve its objectives. Police and other law enforcement agencies are such instruments of the State. The State‚ police and the society are originally inter-linked. In any society‚ the legitimacy
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