Discussion questions for students include:
- What is the difference between state and federal court?
- Why do we need two different court systems?
- What crimes are prosecuted in both state and federal court?
- Why do federal judges have lifetime tenure? Is that a good idea? Why or why not?
- What is the difference between a civil case and a criminal case?
- Why did our founding fathers place the right to jury trials in the Sixth and Seventh Amendments? Are they still a good idea?
- How would you define, "beyond a reasonable doubt"?
- What are some attributes needed for a good judge?
- What would you change, if anything, about our system of justice?
- What is a grand jury?
- What role do federal courts play in our system of checks and balances?
- Why are politicians elected but federal judges are not?