Is Stare Decisis an Inexorable Command

Unit Assignments

Unit I Case Study

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This case study assignment explores the concept of stare decisis and whether it is an inexorable command. Access and read Is Stare Decisis an Inexorable Command? Please answer the following questions about the case study:

• What does the court mean when it says “Stare decisis is not an inexorable command; rather it is a principle of policy and not a mechanical formula of adherence to the latest decision”?
• What would it mean for the American system of criminal justice, if stare decisis actually was an “inexorable command” or a “mechanical formula of adherence to the latest decision”?

Your response should be at least 500 words (no less than 250 words for each question). Any sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. All references and citations used must be in APA style.

Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.

Unit IV Case Study

This case study assignment explores euthanasia. Research euthanasia in your state, and address the items below:

• What is euthanasia?
• Identify and describe laws regarding euthanasia in your state.
• Explain a recent case about euthanasia and its outcome.
• Based upon what you have read, give your opinion on euthanasia and support your argument.

Your response should be at least two (2) pages in length (not including the references page). While you may use your textbook to complete this assignment, you are required to use at least two (2) outside resources, which may be from the CSU Online Library or from other professional journals. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. All references and citations used must be in APA style.

Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.

Unit V Case Study

Access and read What Constitutes the Crime of Stalking? After reading, please address the items below:

• Provide a brief overview of the handout.
• What are the elements of the crime of stalking under the statute discussed in this case?
• Do you agree with the court of appeals that the statute is not unconstitutionally vague?
• Is the evidence in this case sufficient to support a stalking conviction?

Your response should be at least three (3) pages in length (not including the references page). While you may use your textbook to complete this assignment, you are required to use at least two (2) outside resources, which may be from the CSU Online Library or from other professional journals. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. All references and citations used must be in APA style.

Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.

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