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Historical bases for American Justice System in the Unites States

Historical bases for American Justice System in the Unites States

            The American system came along way. It existed even during the colonial times when American was under the British rule of law. Moreover, the consequences of breaking the law were unfair and brutal (Valverde, & Nikolas, 2017). However, after the 17th century, William Penn commenced on making amendments and raising awareness on the reforms needed to bring about change in h justice systems.

 In addition, the American Revolution paved the way for the enactment of a constitution that would later provide a guide to the justice system hence assuring Americans of protected freedoms and accessibility to human rights (Valverde, & Nikolas, 2017). Establishment and enactment of the constitution was the beginning of building a solid foundation for the justice system.

Legal bases and administrators for the Justice system In US

In the United States, the federal and government levels come up with laws. Legislative institutions such as the congress and county legislators approve laws known as statutes. After approval of the laws, courts and national states implement the laws (Lynch, 2014). At the federal level, the constitution gives legislators the go ahead to implement the laws.

Based on the constitution, the authority, which the congress lacks, is given to states. Hence, Congress has the power to control issues pertaining trade and justice systems In America.

Vital conflict versus consensus debate Importance

 They both inform on census. Whereas Consensus focuses on features of various social categories, the conflict concepts give underlying reasons for variance in power among different groups (Lynch, 2014). More so, the two theories gives combine various elements hence giving out a wider scope and perspective on issues pertaining human activities and its overall effect on the society.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reference

Valverde, M., & Nikolas, R. (2017). Governed by law? In Foucault and Law (pp. 179-190). Routledge.

Lynch, G. E. (2014). Our administrative system of criminal justice. Fordham L. Rev., 83, 1673.

 

 

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