The sonoma county court system uses diversion services for its first time juvenile offenders for certain crimes. This diversion program starts before any trial begins and after the case is analyzed to see if it qualifies. These are a lot of drug and theft cases that juveniles in the community are guilty of. The court hands the defendants to the Probation Department. The offender has multiple factors that must be included to qualify for the program. If the individual does qualify they are put on
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power lies with the individual states and not with the central government (Turner 46). Individual states have power over individuals unlike the unitary system. The unitary system is a form of government in which principal power within the political system lies at the level of a national or central government rather than at the level of some smaller unit (Turner 46). This means that the citizens have direct allegiance to the central government then to the local government. There is debate on wither to
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Svar: We do what we have to do! It applies in the movie when the students need to practice their debate. They all need to practice and learn how to speak in the best way so their point wins. It is not what they want to do‚ but Mr. Tolson knows that this is what needs to be done to be the best. The student wants to be or work with other things but they need to do as Mr. Tolson says. It does also apply in the movie Henry Lowe when he stays out for too long. His father has rules he needs to follow
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federal system‚ which was good because they knew what they had to do to make it work. In Federalism‚ they’re many different types such as Dual Federalism‚ Cooperative Federalism‚ and New Federalism. In 1754‚ Benjamin Franklin formed the idea of Federalism. Over time‚ people started to gain the interest in Franklin’s idea‚ which resulted in the Articles of Confederation.In 1776‚ when North America achieved independence from Great Britain they came to the decision they did not want to have a monarchy
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This week the lesson stated with a discussion about dual citizenship. The first week of November of this year gave Verna and me a better understanding of dual citizenship. Our new grandson‚ Matthew has dual citizenship. Matthew’s birth location was in England; so by birth‚ he is a citizen of Great Brittan; but since both of his parents are citizens of the United States he is also holding citizenship in America. Matthew is eligible for an additional citizenship that hopefully everyone in this room
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What can states do to counter the power of the federal government? States have a special relationship with the federal government. There are many things a state may do to contradict federal laws or rules‚ but the federal government also has the Article six clause two as a trump card to be the final word. Below I will discuss a few things states my do to counter the power of the federal government and use an example of one state that is defying federal law. States and the federal government are run
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A Critical Analysis of Dual Citizenship: Why individuals should not hold citizenship in more than one country at the same time. Political Science 100 2012 Questions answered: 1 Word Count: 2217 While examining the concept of citizenship‚ it has a close link with nationality; nationality is defined as belonging in a group of individuals sharing the same ethnicity‚ language‚ culture and identity. Citizenship is often granted through marriage‚ place of birth or is passed down from parents
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Part A For the purpose of the report‚i visited Crown court and magistrate court.The court visit was for student to understand more of English court system.The report will create a reflective discussion on future legal studies. Part B The Lay Magistrates also known as justices of peace‚are judges that serve in magistrate courts .Magistrates do not have legal training or qualifications.In magistrate court‚ they sit by a bench of three or two.Magistrates are required to sit for at least 13 days/26
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Option Water conservation should not be considered an option any longer. Current circumstances require our full attention if we hope to thrive as a civilization. If these statements sound dramatic‚ it is because much of the world is currently suffering due to a lack of clean water. Statistics around the reveal that our fresh water supply is practically nonexistent. That is why it is so important to seek out‚ find and start using all the innovative water conservation solutions andmethods that are
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Community Courts and Specialized Courts Randis Rylander Criminal Justice and the Community Professor Herbeck September 5‚ 2013 Abstract Community courts and specialized courts are just that‚ the name says it all. Community courts work with the community‚ this is a neighborhood focused court that deals with more problem solving and safety in the community. These courts maintain and build relationships with the local residents‚ families‚ business owners‚ suppliers‚ schools
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