Do you believe it is fair that the US Supreme Court limits the cases they can hear based on how many people the verdict would impact? Can you think of another way we could structure the US Supreme Court to allow the justices to hear more cases? Explain.
How are school rules similar to state and federal laws? What would the typical American high school be like if there were no rules or consequences for breaking them? Explain.
Why do we need various levels of courts? Imagine you live in Florida. How would your state’s system change if, for example, it had ONLY county courts? Explain your answer, mentioning all four levels of the Florida court system.
Should community service always fit the crime, or should these sentences be based on the needs of the community? Explain.
Do you think it’s fair that some first-time offenders have to serve jail time while others are allowed to enroll in diversion programs? Explain.