Entries by Daphne Hanson

Criminal justice policies

This tool allows you to estimate the incarceration rate and cost savings associated with changing criminal justice policies. Use the left-hand menu to select a state, and then choose policy changes that involve changes to drug offenses and/or public order and other offenses (which could include sex work).  Explore several options and see how the […]

What are the three basic functions of the courts?

What are the three basic functions of the courts?  What are the four main characteristics of the Federal court system?  What percentage of cases actually go to court? What happens in Appeals Courts and how are they different from Courts of Original Jurisdiction? What are the two main types of law? What is the difference […]

Contemporary global culture

A brief discourse on how you view and assess contemporary global culture based on what you see in any social media platforms in terms of the following focal points: Cultural integration/convergent cultural differentials Cultural hybridity sure to cite specific examples or contexts to illustrate clearly the construct of global culture. Integrate as well in your essay how […]

Discuss the possibilities and limits of valuing influence

Discuss the fundamental explanatory factors that contribute to differences in influence. Can influence be used to acquire more influence?  Discuss the possibilities and limits of valuing influence. the government becomes legitimate in the political system?  Are there any cycles of political ideology to form one political system?  Is it possible that a revolutionary ideology becomes […]