LAW PA513 Wk 3 Discussion – Government Prison Contracts

Post a total of three substantive responses over two separate days to earn full participation credit. This includes your initial response (worth 20 points) and two replies to the facilitator or other students (worth 10 points each).

Due Thursday

Respond to one of the following in a minimum of 100 words. Please indicate in your response which question you are responding to: 1, 2, or 3. Responses of less than 100 words do not earn any credit.

Option 1: What role do courts play in determining the nature of federal-state relations? How do the courts affect your state? Why is it important to understand these relations?

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Option 2: Identify and contrast examples of common law and statutory review authority. Explain the role of judicial review as a means for holding agencies accountable. Do you believe these review authorities work well and accomplish their intended purposes? Explain your answer.

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Option 3: In your opinion, should federal and state governments end the practice of contracting with private prisons? Support your response with research.

Due Monday

Reply to the facilitator or two of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses. Replies must be at least 50 words to earn credit.