An overview of the American legal system, including why laws are necessary, how they are made, criminal and civil law, law enforcement, and the rights of victims and of the accused.
Describes the work and importance of different kinds of law enforcement officers, discussing local and state officers, federal officers and organizations, and the cooperation of private citizens.
Explains elements of the justice system including the kinds of courts; the roles of attorneys, judges, and jurors; pretrial arraignments; preliminary hearings; and trials.
Explains elements of the judicial process including civil and criminal court trials, the roles of judges and juries, degrees of criminality, and ways in which restitution can be enforced.
Explains the purpose of correctional facilities and describes various kinds including jails and prisons as well as alternatives to incarceration such as probation and parole.
