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Determine whether you will use an outside vendor or do everything in-house.

Presented by: Tiara Moore

Course: Marketing 101

Date:January

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Date

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Marketing Plan

Company name

 

Marketing Plan

Company name

Marketing Plan

The marketing plan is a tool used to develop and present a company’s marketing strategy. At minimum, the plan should contain descriptive information on the company, its products or services, target customer, marketing research, advertisement, promotions, and a list of actions items that is supported with a strategy plan for execution.

Directions: Create a fictional start-up company that serves the U.S. market with a product or service.

Company Overview

Owner(s):  
Company Name:  
Product Name:  
Location:Macy’s  
History (yrs.):1  

PART A/Section 1: Executive Summary

Write a descriptive summary which includes the company name history purpose and mission

Product description

Describe, in detail, the product or service the company produces or services. Include trademark, color, shape, packaging, labeling, and any characteristics that you deem relevant.

You can also include a picture of the product in this section for visual aid.

 

{This section does not require any references or citations}

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PART B/ Section 2: targeting customers

Consider who your customers are and identify your market segment. Analyze the business customers / clients you wish to target. Your analysis should include, but not be limited to, their demographic profile (e.g., age, gender, ethnicity, etc.), psychographic profile (e.g., interests, routine, habits, etc.), profession (e.g., income, occupation, education), geographic location (e.g., country, region, city, rural, urban, climate) and their precise wants and needs as they relate to the products and / or services you offer.

Demographic profile;

[Describe your demographic profile.]

Psychographic profile

[Describe your psychographic profile.]

PROFESSION

[Describe your profession.]

geographic LOCATION

[Describe your geographic location.]

Wants and needs

[Describe precise wants and needs as they relate to the products and / or services you offer.]

 

Use at least two (2) quality references cited in APA format to support this section. Consider how you came up with this demographic and why this target population would be interested in purchasing your product.

Example of citing research to support your customer: According to a report conducted by the SBA (2014), 90% of millennials prefer technology products that are compatible with social media.

PART C-Section 3: Unique Selling Proposition

Consider what distinguishes your company from competitors, their products and / or the price of their products and services.

unique selling proposition (usp)

Describe your unique selling proposition (USP). Next, explain the key aspects of your business, products, or services that make them unique when compared to your competition. (e.g., Southwest Airlines’ USP is providing customers with low airfare without compromising service and comfort.)

marketing objectives 

Describe the marketing objectives of your company. Your marketing objectives should, at a minimum, address potential customer profile and market segmentation. Explain the manner in which you conducted your secondary market research.

 

Use at least two (2) quality references cited in APA format to support this section. Use your references to define your understanding of USP and depict the importance of describing your marketing objectives.

 

PART D/ Section 4: Pricing and Distribution Strategy

You will now consider your company’s strengths and weakness, along with your product or service price.

 

strengths, weaknesses, opportunties and threats (SWOT)

Determine the key strengths and weaknesses of your company, as well as the opportunities and threats it faces within its industry.

The SWOT Analysis is a very useful technique for in business. Go to Mind Tools’ Website and read “SWOT Analysis” for a better understanding of the topic, located at http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_05.htm .

supply-chain and operational system

Discuss your critical steps within your supply-chain and operational system. Explain the key aspects of your strategies for producing and distributing your products and services to both your stores and customers. Determine whether you will use an outside vendor or do everything in-house.

pricing strategy

Analyze the company’s pricing strategy relative to its pricing objective. Examine major internal and major external factors that could potentially affect the pricing of the company’s products or services.

 

Use at least two (2) quality references cited in APA format to support this section. Use your references to define your understanding of SWOT and depict the importance of describing your supply-chain and pricing strategy.

PART E- Section 5: Distribution Plan and Promotions Strategy

You will consider mechanisms by which your customers will purchase your products and / or services (e.g., online, storefront, direct sells) and the primary manner in which you intend to reach new customers (e.g., TV, radio, social media, special events).

Consider the marketing materials that you intend to use. According to the textbook, marketing materials are collateral used to promote your business or products. Promotional strategy may include free trial offers, money-back guarantees, and buy two (2) for the price of one (1) type of deals.

distribution strategy

Determine the distribution strategy in terms of your target market, location, and selection of distribution channels. Indicate whether or not you will leverage the following strategies: use stores located in different regions, sell online, and / or hire a sales team to sell directly to suppliers and door to door. Recommend three (3) strategy options to get your product or services out to your customer base.

  • Insert strategy option to get your product or services out to your customer base
  • Insert strategy option to get your product or services out to your customer base
  • Insert strategy  option to get your product or services out to your customer base

marketing goals

Outline your main marketing goals for promotions, offers, and giveaways. Discuss the key types of marketing materials that you intend to develop and share.

Use at least two (2) quality references and cited in APA format to support this section. Also consider including charts, graphs, tables, and pictures to support your marketing goals as it relates to promotions, offers, and giveaways.

action steps (conclusion)

Propose at least three (3) action steps that you can use to move your plan forward. Consider how, when, and who will be involved in the execution of this plan. Formally wrap up your marketing plan.

A conclusion is not traditionally included in a marketing plan, but a list of action steps are often included within the plan. The conclusion provides you with an opportunity to reflect on your plan and support academic level writin

Contrast crimes against persons, crimes against property, and other types of criminal conduct.

Due Week 7 and worth 170 points

It is common knowledge that two controversial issues in the American legal system are the types of criminal defenses and the manner of criminal punishment. In this assignment, you will explore both in their various forms.

Use the Internet or Strayer databases to research the types of criminal defenses and the manner of criminal punishment.

Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

  1. Specify the key points involved in the court determining the lawfulness of the use of force. Next, evaluate the level of objectivity inherent in each point that you have specified.
  2. Determine the fundamental difference between the castle doctrine and stand your ground types of criminal defenses. Justify the validity of each, and provide one (1) example of each to support your response.
  3. Analyze the overall role that double jeopardy clause plays within the trial system. Next, evaluate the general level of fairness of double jeopardy to the defense. Provide a rationale to support your response.
  4. Specify the basic features of adversarial system. Next, support or critique the value of the adversarial system within the criminal law system in the United States. Justify your response.
  5. Argue for or against the right to a speedy trial, as guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Provide a rationale to support your response.
  6. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar type Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Describe the nature and history of American criminal law.
  • Explain the role of individuals and federal, state, and local government agencies in crime fighting and prosecution of criminal offenses.
  • Analyze the essential legal elements of criminal conduct.
  • Contrast crimes against persons, crimes against property, and other types of criminal conduct.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in criminal law.
  • Write clearly and concisely about criminal law using proper writing mechanics.

Click here to view the grading rubric.

Points: 170

Assignment 2: Criminal Defenses and Criminal Punishments

Criteria

Unacceptable

Below 60% F

Meets Minimum Expectations

60-69% D

Fair

70-79% C

Proficient

80-89% B

Exemplary

90-100% A
1. Specify the key points involved in the court determining the lawfulness of the use of force. Next, evaluate the level of objectivity inherent in each point that you have specified.

Weight: 15%

 Did not submit or incompletely specified the key points involved in the court determining the lawfulness of the use of force. Did not submit or incompletely evaluated the level of objectivity inherent in each point that you have specified. Insufficiently specified the key points involved in the court determining the lawfulness of the use of force. Insufficiently evaluated the level of objectivity inherent in each point that you have specified. Partially specified the key points involved in the court determining the lawfulness of the use of force. Partially evaluated the level of objectivity inherent in each point that you have specified. Satisfactorily specified the key points involved in the court determining the lawfulness of the use of force. Satisfactorily evaluated the level of objectivity inherent in each point that you have specified. Thoroughly specified the key points involved in the court determining the lawfulness of the use of force. Thoroughly evaluated the level of objectivity inherent in each point that you have specified.
2. Determine the fundamental difference between the castle doctrine and stand your ground types of criminal defenses.  Justify the validity of each, and provide one (1) example of each to support your response.

Weight: 20%

 Did not submit or incompletely determined the fundamental difference between the castle doctrine and stand your ground types of criminal defenses. Did not submit or incompletely justified the validity of each, and did not submit or incompletely provided one (1) example of each to support your response. Insufficiently determined the fundamental difference between the castle doctrine and stand your ground types of criminal defenses.  Insufficiently justified the validity of each, and insufficiently provided one (1) example of each to support your response. Partially determined the fundamental difference between the castle doctrine and stand your ground types of criminal defenses.  Partially justified the validity of each, and partially provided one (1) example of each to support your response. Satisfactorily determined the fundamental difference between the castle doctrine and stand your ground types of criminal defenses. Satisfactorily justified the validity of each, and satisfactorily provided one (1) example of each to support your response. Thoroughly determined the fundamental difference between the castle doctrine and stand your ground types of criminal defenses.  Thoroughly justified the validity of each, and thoroughly provided one (1) example of each to support your response.
3. Analyze the overall role that double jeopardy clause plays within the trial system. Next, evaluate the general level of fairness of double jeopardy to the defense. Provide a rationale to support your response.

Weight: 20%

 Did not submit or incompletely analyzed the overall role that double jeopardy clause plays within the trial system. Did not submit or incompletely evaluated the general level of fairness of double jeopardy to the defense. Did not submit or incompletely provided a rationale to support your response. Insufficiently analyzed the overall role that double jeopardy clause plays within the trial system. Insufficiently evaluated the general level of fairness of double jeopardy to the defense. Insufficiently provided a rationale to support your response. Partially analyzed the overall role that double jeopardy clause plays within the trial system. Partially evaluated the general level of fairness of double jeopardy to the defense. Partially provided a rationale to support your response. Satisfactorily analyzed the overall role that double jeopardy clause plays within the trial system. Satisfactorily evaluated the general level of fairness of double jeopardy to the defense. Satisfactorily provided a rationale to support your response. Thoroughly analyzed the overall role that double jeopardy clause plays within the trial system. Thoroughly evaluated the general level of fairness of double jeopardy to the defense. Thoroughly provided a rationale to support your response.
4. Specify the basic features of adversarial system. Next, support or critique the value of the adversarial system within the criminal law system in the United States. Justify your response.

Weight: 15%

 Did not submit or incompletely specified the basic features of adversarial system. Did not submit or incompletely supported or critiqued the value of the adversarial system within the criminal law system in the United States. Did not submit or incompletely justified your response. Insufficiently specified the basic features of adversarial system. Insufficiently supported or critiqued the value of the adversarial system within the criminal law system in the United States. Insufficiently justified your response. Partially specified the basic features of adversarial system. Partially supported or critiqued the value of the adversarial system within the criminal law system in the United States. Partially justified your response. Satisfactorily specified the basic features of adversarial system. Satisfactorily supported or critiqued the value of the adversarial system within the criminal law system in the United States. Satisfactorily justified your response. Thoroughly specified the basic features of adversarial system. Thoroughly supported or critiqued the value of the adversarial system within the criminal law system in the United States. Thoroughly justified your response.
5. Argue for or against the right to a speedy trial, as guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Provide a rationale to support your response.

Weight: 15%

 Did not submit or incompletely argued for or against the right to a speedy trial, as guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Did not submit or incompletely provided a rationale to support your response. Insufficiently argued for or against the right to a speedy trial, as guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Insufficiently provided a rationale to support your response. Partially argued for or against the right to a speedy trial, as guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Partially provided a rationale to support your response. Satisfactorily argued for or against the right to a speedy trial, as guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Satisfactorily provided a rationale to support your response. Thoroughly argued for or against the right to a speedy trial, as guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Thoroughly provided a rationale to support your response.
6. 3 references

Weight: 5%

 No references provided Does not meet the required number of references; all references poor quality choices. Does not meet the required number of references; some references poor quality choices. Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices. Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices.
7. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements

Weight: 10%

 More than 8 errors present 7-8 errors present 5-6 errors present 3-4 errors present 0-2 errors present

Describe, in detail, the product or service the company produces or services.

Presented by: Tiara Moore

Course: Marketing 101

Date:January

Remember to use apa

Presented by: Student

Course

Date

Remember to use apa

 

Marketing Plan

Company name

 

Marketing Plan

Company name

Marketing Plan

The marketing plan is a tool used to develop and present a company’s marketing strategy. At minimum, the plan should contain descriptive information on the company, its products or services, target customer, marketing research, advertisement, promotions, and a list of actions items that is supported with a strategy plan for execution.

Directions: Create a fictional start-up company that serves the U.S. market with a product or service.

Company Overview

Owner(s):  
Company Name:  
Product Name:  
Location:Macy’s  
History (yrs.):1  

PART A/Section 1: Executive Summary

Write a descriptive summary which includes the company name history purpose and mission

Product description

Describe, in detail, the product or service the company produces or services. Include trademark, color, shape, packaging, labeling, and any characteristics that you deem relevant.

You can also include a picture of the product in this section for visual aid.

 

{This section does not require any references or citations}

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PART B/ Section 2: targeting customers

Consider who your customers are and identify your market segment. Analyze the business customers / clients you wish to target. Your analysis should include, but not be limited to, their demographic profile (e.g., age, gender, ethnicity, etc.), psychographic profile (e.g., interests, routine, habits, etc.), profession (e.g., income, occupation, education), geographic location (e.g., country, region, city, rural, urban, climate) and their precise wants and needs as they relate to the products and / or services you offer.

Demographic profile;

[Describe your demographic profile.]

Psychographic profile

[Describe your psychographic profile.]

PROFESSION

[Describe your profession.]

geographic LOCATION

[Describe your geographic location.]

Wants and needs

[Describe precise wants and needs as they relate to the products and / or services you offer.]

 

Use at least two (2) quality references cited in APA format to support this section. Consider how you came up with this demographic and why this target population would be interested in purchasing your product.

Example of citing research to support your customer: According to a report conducted by the SBA (2014), 90% of millennials prefer technology products that are compatible with social media.

PART C-Section 3: Unique Selling Proposition

Consider what distinguishes your company from competitors, their products and / or the price of their products and services.

unique selling proposition (usp)

Describe your unique selling proposition (USP). Next, explain the key aspects of your business, products, or services that make them unique when compared to your competition. (e.g., Southwest Airlines’ USP is providing customers with low airfare without compromising service and comfort.)

marketing objectives 

Describe the marketing objectives of your company. Your marketing objectives should, at a minimum, address potential customer profile and market segmentation. Explain the manner in which you conducted your secondary market research.

 

Use at least two (2) quality references cited in APA format to support this section. Use your references to define your understanding of USP and depict the importance of describing your marketing objectives.

 

PART D/ Section 4: Pricing and Distribution Strategy

You will now consider your company’s strengths and weakness, along with your product or service price.

 

strengths, weaknesses, opportunties and threats (SWOT)

Determine the key strengths and weaknesses of your company, as well as the opportunities and threats it faces within its industry.

The SWOT Analysis is a very useful technique for in business. Go to Mind Tools’ Website and read “SWOT Analysis” for a better understanding of the topic, located at http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_05.htm .

supply-chain and operational system

Discuss your critical steps within your supply-chain and operational system. Explain the key aspects of your strategies for producing and distributing your products and services to both your stores and customers. Determine whether you will use an outside vendor or do everything in-house.

pricing strategy

Analyze the company’s pricing strategy relative to its pricing objective. Examine major internal and major external factors that could potentially affect the pricing of the company’s products or services.

 

Use at least two (2) quality references cited in APA format to support this section. Use your references to define your understanding of SWOT and depict the importance of describing your supply-chain and pricing strategy.

PART E- Section 5: Distribution Plan and Promotions Strategy

You will consider mechanisms by which your customers will purchase your products and / or services (e.g., online, storefront, direct sells) and the primary manner in which you intend to reach new customers (e.g., TV, radio, social media, special events).

Consider the marketing materials that you intend to use. According to the textbook, marketing materials are collateral used to promote your business or products. Promotional strategy may include free trial offers, money-back guarantees, and buy two (2) for the price of one (1) type of deals.

distribution strategy

Determine the distribution strategy in terms of your target market, location, and selection of distribution channels. Indicate whether or not you will leverage the following strategies: use stores located in different regions, sell online, and / or hire a sales team to sell directly to suppliers and door to door. Recommend three (3) strategy options to get your product or services out to your customer base.

  • Insert strategy option to get your product or services out to your customer base
  • Insert strategy option to get your product or services out to your customer base
  • Insert strategy  option to get your product or services out to your customer base

marketing goals

Outline your main marketing goals for promotions, offers, and giveaways. Discuss the key types of marketing materials that you intend to develop and share.

Use at least two (2) quality references and cited in APA format to support this section. Also consider including charts, graphs, tables, and pictures to support your marketing goals as it relates to promotions, offers, and giveaways.

action steps (conclusion)

Propose at least three (3) action steps that you can use to move your plan forward. Consider how, when, and who will be involved in the execution of this plan. Formally wrap up your marketing plan.

A conclusion is not traditionally included in a marketing plan, but a list of action steps are often included within the plan. The conclusion provides you with an opportunity to reflect on your plan and support academic level writin

Describes all procedures as they were performed in paragraph form with complete sentences (NOT as a recipe or as written in the lab manual).

ou may choose either Ex. 5A: The Cell—Transport Mechanisms & Cell Permeability  or  Ex. 16A: Skeletal Muscle Physiology

 

The report will be graded on content and format. Please see rubric below:

 

Content: 80%

 

INTRODUCTION: 25%

 

  • Introduces the topic of the experiment, with sufficient background information to exhibit a clear understanding of the material covered

 

  • States major objectives clearly

 

  • States HYPOTHESIS properly

 

 

 

MATERIALS AND METHODS: 10%

 

  • Includes all materials used through the entire experiment (Use complete sentences. Do not just make a list of materials)

 

  • Describes all procedures as they were performed in paragraph form with complete sentences (NOT as a recipe or as written in the lab manual)

 

 

 

RESULTS: 15%

 

  • Explains clearly and concisely, in paragraph form, data and observations (Do not explain or interpret your data, just state the results)

 

  • Displays relevant graphs/tables/diagrams (Results are always written out first then you show your graph or table, if applicable) Be sure to reference all graphs/tables/diagrams in the written portion of the RESULTS

 

 

 

DISCUSSION and CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS/APPLICATIONS 30%

 

  • Discusses how results support or fail to support hypothesis

 

  • Explains and interprets the data/observations

 

  • Explains possible sources of error

 

  • Describes how information might have practical uses in a clinical setting

 

  • Formulates further experiments to test hypothesis, or proposes a new hypothesis and experiment (based on observations in current experiment)

 

 

 

LITERATURE CITED

 

  • Properly lists all reference books, articles and websites used to write the report (See syllabus for examples)

 

 

 

Format: 20%

 

 

 

GENERAL: 15%

 

  • The report has a descriptive title

 

  • Materials and Methods are written in paragraph form with complete sentences

 

  • Each graph/table has a descriptive title

 

  • Axes of graphs are properly labeled

 

  • Sections are properly titled

 

  • Length is 3-6 double-spaced pages

 

  • References are cited correctly in the body of the paper and in the LITERATURE CITED section

 

  • The report and each section are logically organized

 

 

 

ENGLISH: 5%

 

  • Grammar, syntax, spelling, and punctuation are used correctly and consistently

 

  • The report is written in third person

 

 

 

.

 

Creating the Report

 

Use a word processor to create your report. The preferred word processor is Microsoft Word but you may also use WordPerfect, RTF, PDF, PostScript, HTML, and plain text (TXT).

 

Double-space the text. When done, save the paper to your computer or a disk or a flash drive. A hardcopy of your report must also be submitted during class time on the due date which is two

Compare and contrast J. Alfred Prufrock and Nick.

 

 

 

  • Write a 750-950-word essay. The word count does not include the Works Cited page or formatting. Your essay should be formatted in MLA style, including double spacing throughout.

 

 

  • Also, take great care not to plagiarize. Turnitin will be used to check for originality

Explain which stage in the entrepreneurial process is most appropriate for equity financing and debt financing.

Most entrepreneurial ventures must find funding early in the start up process. For this reason, having a clear understanding of the various forms of funding available is essential to the success of an entrepreneurial business. 

Create a 7- to 10-slide presentation comparing types of equity financing and debt financing alternatives. Include detailed speaker’s notes and the following in your presentation:

  • The steps taken to determine which financing alternatives to pursue
  • The advantages and disadvantages of the following:
    • Corporate venture capital
    • Private venture capital
    • Angel financing
    • Debt financing
  • Explain which stage in the entrepreneurial process is most appropriate for equity financing and debt financing.

Cite at least two scholarly sources.

Determine the top five (5) qualities that detectives and undercover officers need to possess (one [1] being the most important).

Due Week 6 and worth 200 points

To understand contemporary policing in America, it is essential to understand the history by looking at the past eras. The police have day-to-day practices influenced by deeply ingrained traditions.  It’s also necessary to comprehend how an officer’s career begins, from the academy to the street. The effective partnership between the police and the community must also be understood to better appreciate the development and functions of police.

Using the feedback you received from your professor from Assignment 1, revise your five to seven (5-7) page paper in which you:

  1. Compare and contrast the major characteristics of the political and reform eras of policing.
  2. Identify the skills and knowledge that are imparted to police trainees during their academy training and explain the importance of these skills in relation to real world applications.
  3. Provide your own definition of community-policing and explain the difference between community policing and traditional policing.
  4. Critically examine the important elements of implementation and evaluation phases of community policing and problem solving.
  5. Determine the top five (5) qualities that detectives and undercover officers need to possess (one [1] being the most important). Provide a rationale for your response.
  6. Use at least four (4) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Trace the development of law enforcement organizations and police operations in America.
  • Illustrate the nature of police work and describe the training and management of police officers.
  • Analyze the development of community-oriented policing and describe its impact on communities today.
  • Describe the nature and purpose of criminal investigation, including some investigative techniques.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in law enforcement operations and management.
  • Write clearly and concisely about law enforcement operations and management using proper writing mechanics.

Analyze the overall role that double jeopardy clause plays within the trial system.

Due Week 7 and worth 170 points

It is common knowledge that two controversial issues in the American legal system are the types of criminal defenses and the manner of criminal punishment. In this assignment, you will explore both in their various forms.

Use the Internet or Strayer databases to research the types of criminal defenses and the manner of criminal punishment.

Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

  1. Specify the key points involved in the court determining the lawfulness of the use of force. Next, evaluate the level of objectivity inherent in each point that you have specified.
  2. Determine the fundamental difference between the castle doctrine and stand your ground types of criminal defenses. Justify the validity of each, and provide one (1) example of each to support your response.
  3. Analyze the overall role that double jeopardy clause plays within the trial system. Next, evaluate the general level of fairness of double jeopardy to the defense. Provide a rationale to support your response.
  4. Specify the basic features of adversarial system. Next, support or critique the value of the adversarial system within the criminal law system in the United States. Justify your response.
  5. Argue for or against the right to a speedy trial, as guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Provide a rationale to support your response.
  6. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar type Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Describe the nature and history of American criminal law.
  • Explain the role of individuals and federal, state, and local government agencies in crime fighting and prosecution of criminal offenses.
  • Analyze the essential legal elements of criminal conduct.
  • Contrast crimes against persons, crimes against property, and other types of criminal conduct.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in criminal law.
  • Write clearly and concisely about criminal law using proper writing mechanics.

Click here to view the grading rubric.

Points: 170

Assignment 2: Criminal Defenses and Criminal Punishments

Criteria

Unacceptable

Below 60% F

Meets Minimum Expectations

60-69% D

Fair

70-79% C

Proficient

80-89% B

Exemplary

90-100% A
1. Specify the key points involved in the court determining the lawfulness of the use of force. Next, evaluate the level of objectivity inherent in each point that you have specified.

Weight: 15%

 Did not submit or incompletely specified the key points involved in the court determining the lawfulness of the use of force. Did not submit or incompletely evaluated the level of objectivity inherent in each point that you have specified. Insufficiently specified the key points involved in the court determining the lawfulness of the use of force. Insufficiently evaluated the level of objectivity inherent in each point that you have specified. Partially specified the key points involved in the court determining the lawfulness of the use of force. Partially evaluated the level of objectivity inherent in each point that you have specified. Satisfactorily specified the key points involved in the court determining the lawfulness of the use of force. Satisfactorily evaluated the level of objectivity inherent in each point that you have specified. Thoroughly specified the key points involved in the court determining the lawfulness of the use of force. Thoroughly evaluated the level of objectivity inherent in each point that you have specified.
2. Determine the fundamental difference between the castle doctrine and stand your ground types of criminal defenses.  Justify the validity of each, and provide one (1) example of each to support your response.

Weight: 20%

 Did not submit or incompletely determined the fundamental difference between the castle doctrine and stand your ground types of criminal defenses. Did not submit or incompletely justified the validity of each, and did not submit or incompletely provided one (1) example of each to support your response. Insufficiently determined the fundamental difference between the castle doctrine and stand your ground types of criminal defenses.  Insufficiently justified the validity of each, and insufficiently provided one (1) example of each to support your response. Partially determined the fundamental difference between the castle doctrine and stand your ground types of criminal defenses.  Partially justified the validity of each, and partially provided one (1) example of each to support your response. Satisfactorily determined the fundamental difference between the castle doctrine and stand your ground types of criminal defenses. Satisfactorily justified the validity of each, and satisfactorily provided one (1) example of each to support your response. Thoroughly determined the fundamental difference between the castle doctrine and stand your ground types of criminal defenses.  Thoroughly justified the validity of each, and thoroughly provided one (1) example of each to support your response.
3. Analyze the overall role that double jeopardy clause plays within the trial system. Next, evaluate the general level of fairness of double jeopardy to the defense. Provide a rationale to support your response.

Weight: 20%

 Did not submit or incompletely analyzed the overall role that double jeopardy clause plays within the trial system. Did not submit or incompletely evaluated the general level of fairness of double jeopardy to the defense. Did not submit or incompletely provided a rationale to support your response. Insufficiently analyzed the overall role that double jeopardy clause plays within the trial system. Insufficiently evaluated the general level of fairness of double jeopardy to the defense. Insufficiently provided a rationale to support your response. Partially analyzed the overall role that double jeopardy clause plays within the trial system. Partially evaluated the general level of fairness of double jeopardy to the defense. Partially provided a rationale to support your response. Satisfactorily analyzed the overall role that double jeopardy clause plays within the trial system. Satisfactorily evaluated the general level of fairness of double jeopardy to the defense. Satisfactorily provided a rationale to support your response. Thoroughly analyzed the overall role that double jeopardy clause plays within the trial system. Thoroughly evaluated the general level of fairness of double jeopardy to the defense. Thoroughly provided a rationale to support your response.
4. Specify the basic features of adversarial system. Next, support or critique the value of the adversarial system within the criminal law system in the United States. Justify your response.

Weight: 15%

 Did not submit or incompletely specified the basic features of adversarial system. Did not submit or incompletely supported or critiqued the value of the adversarial system within the criminal law system in the United States. Did not submit or incompletely justified your response. Insufficiently specified the basic features of adversarial system. Insufficiently supported or critiqued the value of the adversarial system within the criminal law system in the United States. Insufficiently justified your response. Partially specified the basic features of adversarial system. Partially supported or critiqued the value of the adversarial system within the criminal law system in the United States. Partially justified your response. Satisfactorily specified the basic features of adversarial system. Satisfactorily supported or critiqued the value of the adversarial system within the criminal law system in the United States. Satisfactorily justified your response. Thoroughly specified the basic features of adversarial system. Thoroughly supported or critiqued the value of the adversarial system within the criminal law system in the United States. Thoroughly justified your response.
5. Argue for or against the right to a speedy trial, as guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Provide a rationale to support your response.

Weight: 15%

 Did not submit or incompletely argued for or against the right to a speedy trial, as guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Did not submit or incompletely provided a rationale to support your response. Insufficiently argued for or against the right to a speedy trial, as guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Insufficiently provided a rationale to support your response. Partially argued for or against the right to a speedy trial, as guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Partially provided a rationale to support your response. Satisfactorily argued for or against the right to a speedy trial, as guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Satisfactorily provided a rationale to support your response. Thoroughly argued for or against the right to a speedy trial, as guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Thoroughly provided a rationale to support your response.
6. 3 references

Weight: 5%

 No references provided Does not meet the required number of references; all references poor quality choices. Does not meet the required number of references; some references poor quality choices. Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices. Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices.
7. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements

Weight: 10%

 More than 8 errors present 7-8 errors present 5-6 errors present 3-4 errors present 0-2 errors present

Justify the selection process for the state that you believe has the best system in place. Justify the response.

ue Week 5 and worth 200 points

Each state within the United States has its own unique judicial selection process within its own court system.

Using the Internet or Strayer databases, research the judicial selection process for different court systems from different states within the U.S. Court System.

Write a five to eight (5-8) page paper in which you:

  1. Discuss the judicial selection process of your state. Include, at a minimum, the qualifications and steps that are taken in order to select judges for the different kinds of courts within your specific state.
  2. Choose a second state, and describe the qualifications and the selection process for judges within that state.
  3. Compare and contrast for both states the qualifications necessary for a prospective candidate to become a judge. Next, identify the steps that the relevant persons / entities need to take in order to remove a judge from office for disciplinary reasons for each state.
  4. Justify the selection process for the state that you believe has the best system in place. Justify the response.
  5. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources. Note: Wikipedia and other websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Detail the history and organization of the levels of the American court system and the issue of jurisdictional boundaries.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in the criminal court and the judicial process in America.
  • Write clearly and concisely about the American court system using proper writing mechanics and APA style conventions.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Criteria Â

Unacceptable

Below 60% F

 Meets Minimum Expectations

60-69% D

 Â

Fair

70-79% C

 Â

Proficient

80-89% B

 Â

Exemplary

90-100% A
1. Discuss the judicial selection process of your state. Include, at a minimum, the qualifications and steps that are taken in order to select judges for the different kinds of courts within your specific state.

Weight: 25%

 Did not submit or incompletely discussed the judicial selection process of your state. Did not submit or incompletely included, at a minimum, the qualifications and steps that are taken in order to select judges for the different kinds of courts within your specific state. Insufficiently discussed the judicial selection process of your state. Insufficiently included, at a minimum, the qualifications and steps that are taken in order to select judges for the different kinds of courts within your specific state. Partially discussed the judicial selection process of your state. Partially included, at a minimum, the qualifications and steps that are taken in order to select judges for the different kinds of courts within your specific state. Satisfactorily discussed the judicial selection process of your state. Satisfactorily included, at a minimum, the qualifications and steps that are taken in order to select judges for the different kinds of courts within your specific state. Thoroughly discussed the judicial selection process of your state. Thoroughly included, at a minimum, the qualifications and steps that are taken in order to select judges for the different kinds of courts within your specific state.
2. Choose a second state, and describe the qualifications and the selection process for judges within that state.

Weight: 20%

 Did not submit or incompletely chose a second state, and did not submit or incompletely described the qualifications and the selection process for judges within that state. Insufficiently chose a second state, and insufficiently described the qualifications and the selection process for judges within that state. Partially chose a second state, and partially described the qualifications and the selection process for judges within that state. Satisfactorily chose a second state, and satisfactorily described the qualifications and the selection process for judges within that state. Thoroughly chose a second state, and thoroughly described the qualifications and the selection process for judges within that state.
3. Compare and contrast for both states the qualifications necessary for a prospective candidate to become a judge. Next, identify the steps that the relevant persons / entities need to take in order to remove a judge from office for disciplinary reasons for each state.

Weight: 20%

 Did not submit or incompletely compared and contrasted for both states the qualifications necessary for a prospective candidate to become a judge. Next, did not submit or incompletely identified the steps that the relevant persons / entities need to take in order to remove a judge from office for disciplinary reasons for each state. Insufficiently compared and contrasted for both states the qualifications necessary for a prospective candidate to become a judge. Next, insufficiently identified the steps that the relevant persons / entities need to take in order to remove a judge from office for disciplinary reasons for each state. Partially compared and contrasted for both states the qualifications necessary for a prospective candidate to become a judge. Next, partially identified the steps that the relevant persons / entities need to take in order to remove a judge from office for disciplinary reasons for each state. Satisfactorily compared and contrasted for both states the qualifications necessary for a prospective candidate to become a judge. Next, satisfactorily identified the steps that the relevant persons / entities need to take in order to remove a judge from office for disciplinary reasons for each state. Thoroughly compared and contrasted for both states the qualifications necessary for a prospective candidate to become a judge. Next, thoroughly identified the steps that the relevant persons / entities need to take in order to remove a judge from office for disciplinary reasons for each state.
4. Justify the selection process for the state that you believe has the best system in place. Justify the response.

Weight: 20%

 Did not submit or incompletely justified the selection process for the state that you believe has the best system in place. Did not submit or incompletely justified the response. Insufficiently justified the selection process for the state that you believe has the best system in place. Insufficiently justified the response. Partially justified the selection process for the state that you believe has the best system in place. Insufficiently justified the response. Satisfactorily justified the selection process for the state that you believe has the best system in place. Satisfactorily justified the response. Thoroughly justified the selection process for the state that you believe has the best system in place. Thoroughly justified the response.
5. 3 references

Weight: 5%

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 No references provided Does not meet the required number of references; all references poor quality choices. Does not meet the required number of references; some references poor quality choices. Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices. Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices.
6. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements

Weight: 10%

 More than 8 errors present 7-8 errors present 5-6 errors present 3-4 errors present 0-2 errors present
Criteria Â

Unacceptable

Below 60% F

 Meets Minimum Expectations

60-69% D

 Â

Fair

70-79% C

 Â

Proficient

80-89% B

 Â

Exemplary

90-100% A
1. Discuss the judicial selection process of your state. Include, at a minimum, the qualifications and steps that are taken in order to select judges for the different kinds of courts within your specific state.

Weight: 25%

 Did not submit or incompletely discussed the judicial selection process of your state. Did not submit or incompletely included, at a minimum, the qualifications and steps that are taken in order to select judges for the different kinds of courts within your specific state. Insufficiently discussed the judicial selection process of your state. Insufficiently included, at a minimum, the qualifications and steps that are taken in order to select judges for the different kinds of courts within your specific state. Partially discussed the judicial selection process of your state. Partially included, at a minimum, the qualifications and steps that are taken in order to select judges for the different kinds of courts within your specific state. Satisfactorily discussed the judicial selection process of your state. Satisfactorily included, at a minimum, the qualifications and steps that are taken in order to select judges for the different kinds of courts within your specific state. Thoroughly discussed the judicial selection process of your state. Thoroughly included, at a minimum, the qualifications and steps that are taken in order to select judges for the different kinds of courts within your specific state.
2. Choose a second state, and describe the qualifications and the selection process for judges within that state.

Weight: 20%

 Did not submit or incompletely chose a second state, and did not submit or incompletely described the qualifications and the selection process for judges within that state. Insufficiently chose a second state, and insufficiently described the qualifications and the selection process for judges within that state. Partially chose a second state, and partially described the qualifications and the selection process for judges within that state. Satisfactorily chose a second state, and satisfactorily described the qualifications and the selection process for judges within that state. Thoroughly chose a second state, and thoroughly described the qualifications and the selection process for judges within that state.
3. Compare and contrast for both states the qualifications necessary for a prospective candidate to become a judge. Next, identify the steps that the relevant persons / entities need to take in order to remove a judge from office for disciplinary reasons for each state.

Weight: 20%

 Did not submit or incompletely compared and contrasted for both states the qualifications necessary for a prospective candidate to become a judge. Next, did not submit or incompletely identified the steps that the relevant persons / entities need to take in order to remove a judge from office for disciplinary reasons for each state. Insufficiently compared and contrasted for both states the qualifications necessary for a prospective candidate to become a judge. Next, insufficiently identified the steps that the relevant persons / entities need to take in order to remove a judge from office for disciplinary reasons for each state. Partially compared and contrasted for both states the qualifications necessary for a prospective candidate to become a judge. Next, partially identified the steps that the relevant persons / entities need to take in order to remove a judge from office for disciplinary reasons for each state. Satisfactorily compared and contrasted for both states the qualifications necessary for a prospective candidate to become a judge. Next, satisfactorily identified the steps that the relevant persons / entities need to take in order to remove a judge from office for disciplinary reasons for each state. Thoroughly compared and contrasted for both states the qualifications necessary for a prospective candidate to become a judge. Next, thoroughly identified the steps that the relevant persons / entities need to take in order to remove a judge from office for disciplinary reasons for each state.
4. Justify the selection process for the state that you believe has the best system in place. Justify the response.

Weight: 20%

 Did not submit or incompletely justified the selection process for the state that you believe has the best system in place. Did not submit or incompletely justified the response. Insufficiently justified the selection process for the state that you believe has the best system in place. Insufficiently justified the response. Partially justified the selection process for the state that you believe has the best system in place. Insufficiently justified the response. Satisfactorily justified the selection process for the state that you believe has the best system in place. Satisfactorily justified the response. Thoroughly justified the selection process for the state that you believe has the best system in place. Thoroughly justified the response.
5. 3 references

Weight: 5%

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 No references provided Does not meet the required number of references; all references poor quality choices. Does not meet the required number of references; some references poor quality choices. Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices. Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices.
6. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements

Weight: 10%

 More than 8 errors present 7-8 errors present 5-6 errors present 3-4 errors present 0-2 errors present

Discuss the judicial selection process of your state. Include, at a minimum, the qualifications and steps that are taken in order to select judges for the different kinds of courts within your specific state.

ue Week 5 and worth 200 points

Each state within the United States has its own unique judicial selection process within its own court system.

Using the Internet or Strayer databases, research the judicial selection process for different court systems from different states within the U.S. Court System.

Write a five to eight (5-8) page paper in which you:

  1. Discuss the judicial selection process of your state. Include, at a minimum, the qualifications and steps that are taken in order to select judges for the different kinds of courts within your specific state.
  2. Choose a second state, and describe the qualifications and the selection process for judges within that state.
  3. Compare and contrast for both states the qualifications necessary for a prospective candidate to become a judge. Next, identify the steps that the relevant persons / entities need to take in order to remove a judge from office for disciplinary reasons for each state.
  4. Justify the selection process for the state that you believe has the best system in place. Justify the response.
  5. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources. Note: Wikipedia and other websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Detail the history and organization of the levels of the American court system and the issue of jurisdictional boundaries.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in the criminal court and the judicial process in America.
  • Write clearly and concisely about the American court system using proper writing mechanics and APA style conventions.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Criteria Â

Unacceptable

Below 60% F

 Meets Minimum Expectations

60-69% D

 Â

Fair

70-79% C

 Â

Proficient

80-89% B

 Â

Exemplary

90-100% A
1. Discuss the judicial selection process of your state. Include, at a minimum, the qualifications and steps that are taken in order to select judges for the different kinds of courts within your specific state.

Weight: 25%

 Did not submit or incompletely discussed the judicial selection process of your state. Did not submit or incompletely included, at a minimum, the qualifications and steps that are taken in order to select judges for the different kinds of courts within your specific state. Insufficiently discussed the judicial selection process of your state. Insufficiently included, at a minimum, the qualifications and steps that are taken in order to select judges for the different kinds of courts within your specific state. Partially discussed the judicial selection process of your state. Partially included, at a minimum, the qualifications and steps that are taken in order to select judges for the different kinds of courts within your specific state. Satisfactorily discussed the judicial selection process of your state. Satisfactorily included, at a minimum, the qualifications and steps that are taken in order to select judges for the different kinds of courts within your specific state. Thoroughly discussed the judicial selection process of your state. Thoroughly included, at a minimum, the qualifications and steps that are taken in order to select judges for the different kinds of courts within your specific state.
2. Choose a second state, and describe the qualifications and the selection process for judges within that state.

Weight: 20%

 Did not submit or incompletely chose a second state, and did not submit or incompletely described the qualifications and the selection process for judges within that state. Insufficiently chose a second state, and insufficiently described the qualifications and the selection process for judges within that state. Partially chose a second state, and partially described the qualifications and the selection process for judges within that state. Satisfactorily chose a second state, and satisfactorily described the qualifications and the selection process for judges within that state. Thoroughly chose a second state, and thoroughly described the qualifications and the selection process for judges within that state.
3. Compare and contrast for both states the qualifications necessary for a prospective candidate to become a judge. Next, identify the steps that the relevant persons / entities need to take in order to remove a judge from office for disciplinary reasons for each state.

Weight: 20%

 Did not submit or incompletely compared and contrasted for both states the qualifications necessary for a prospective candidate to become a judge. Next, did not submit or incompletely identified the steps that the relevant persons / entities need to take in order to remove a judge from office for disciplinary reasons for each state. Insufficiently compared and contrasted for both states the qualifications necessary for a prospective candidate to become a judge. Next, insufficiently identified the steps that the relevant persons / entities need to take in order to remove a judge from office for disciplinary reasons for each state. Partially compared and contrasted for both states the qualifications necessary for a prospective candidate to become a judge. Next, partially identified the steps that the relevant persons / entities need to take in order to remove a judge from office for disciplinary reasons for each state. Satisfactorily compared and contrasted for both states the qualifications necessary for a prospective candidate to become a judge. Next, satisfactorily identified the steps that the relevant persons / entities need to take in order to remove a judge from office for disciplinary reasons for each state. Thoroughly compared and contrasted for both states the qualifications necessary for a prospective candidate to become a judge. Next, thoroughly identified the steps that the relevant persons / entities need to take in order to remove a judge from office for disciplinary reasons for each state.
4. Justify the selection process for the state that you believe has the best system in place. Justify the response.

Weight: 20%

 Did not submit or incompletely justified the selection process for the state that you believe has the best system in place. Did not submit or incompletely justified the response. Insufficiently justified the selection process for the state that you believe has the best system in place. Insufficiently justified the response. Partially justified the selection process for the state that you believe has the best system in place. Insufficiently justified the response. Satisfactorily justified the selection process for the state that you believe has the best system in place. Satisfactorily justified the response. Thoroughly justified the selection process for the state that you believe has the best system in place. Thoroughly justified the response.
5. 3 references

Weight: 5%

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 No references provided Does not meet the required number of references; all references poor quality choices. Does not meet the required number of references; some references poor quality choices. Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices. Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices.
6. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements

Weight: 10%

 More than 8 errors present 7-8 errors present 5-6 errors present 3-4 errors present 0-2 errors present
Criteria Â

Unacceptable

Below 60% F

 Meets Minimum Expectations

60-69% D

 Â

Fair

70-79% C

 Â

Proficient

80-89% B

 Â

Exemplary

90-100% A
1. Discuss the judicial selection process of your state. Include, at a minimum, the qualifications and steps that are taken in order to select judges for the different kinds of courts within your specific state.

Weight: 25%

 Did not submit or incompletely discussed the judicial selection process of your state. Did not submit or incompletely included, at a minimum, the qualifications and steps that are taken in order to select judges for the different kinds of courts within your specific state. Insufficiently discussed the judicial selection process of your state. Insufficiently included, at a minimum, the qualifications and steps that are taken in order to select judges for the different kinds of courts within your specific state. Partially discussed the judicial selection process of your state. Partially included, at a minimum, the qualifications and steps that are taken in order to select judges for the different kinds of courts within your specific state. Satisfactorily discussed the judicial selection process of your state. Satisfactorily included, at a minimum, the qualifications and steps that are taken in order to select judges for the different kinds of courts within your specific state. Thoroughly discussed the judicial selection process of your state. Thoroughly included, at a minimum, the qualifications and steps that are taken in order to select judges for the different kinds of courts within your specific state.
2. Choose a second state, and describe the qualifications and the selection process for judges within that state.

Weight: 20%

 Did not submit or incompletely chose a second state, and did not submit or incompletely described the qualifications and the selection process for judges within that state. Insufficiently chose a second state, and insufficiently described the qualifications and the selection process for judges within that state. Partially chose a second state, and partially described the qualifications and the selection process for judges within that state. Satisfactorily chose a second state, and satisfactorily described the qualifications and the selection process for judges within that state. Thoroughly chose a second state, and thoroughly described the qualifications and the selection process for judges within that state.
3. Compare and contrast for both states the qualifications necessary for a prospective candidate to become a judge. Next, identify the steps that the relevant persons / entities need to take in order to remove a judge from office for disciplinary reasons for each state.

Weight: 20%

 Did not submit or incompletely compared and contrasted for both states the qualifications necessary for a prospective candidate to become a judge. Next, did not submit or incompletely identified the steps that the relevant persons / entities need to take in order to remove a judge from office for disciplinary reasons for each state. Insufficiently compared and contrasted for both states the qualifications necessary for a prospective candidate to become a judge. Next, insufficiently identified the steps that the relevant persons / entities need to take in order to remove a judge from office for disciplinary reasons for each state. Partially compared and contrasted for both states the qualifications necessary for a prospective candidate to become a judge. Next, partially identified the steps that the relevant persons / entities need to take in order to remove a judge from office for disciplinary reasons for each state. Satisfactorily compared and contrasted for both states the qualifications necessary for a prospective candidate to become a judge. Next, satisfactorily identified the steps that the relevant persons / entities need to take in order to remove a judge from office for disciplinary reasons for each state. Thoroughly compared and contrasted for both states the qualifications necessary for a prospective candidate to become a judge. Next, thoroughly identified the steps that the relevant persons / entities need to take in order to remove a judge from office for disciplinary reasons for each state.
4. Justify the selection process for the state that you believe has the best system in place. Justify the response.

Weight: 20%

 Did not submit or incompletely justified the selection process for the state that you believe has the best system in place. Did not submit or incompletely justified the response. Insufficiently justified the selection process for the state that you believe has the best system in place. Insufficiently justified the response. Partially justified the selection process for the state that you believe has the best system in place. Insufficiently justified the response. Satisfactorily justified the selection process for the state that you believe has the best system in place. Satisfactorily justified the response. Thoroughly justified the selection process for the state that you believe has the best system in place. Thoroughly justified the response.
5. 3 references

Weight: 5%

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 No references provided Does not meet the required number of references; all references poor quality choices. Does not meet the required number of references; some references poor quality choices. Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices. Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices.
6. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements

Weight: 10%

 More than 8 errors present 7-8 errors present 5-6 errors present 3-4 errors present 0-2 errors present