Criminal Justice Policy-Making Matrix and Paper

Resource: University of Phoenix Material: Criminal Justice Policy-Making Matrix

Complete the University of Phoenix Material: Criminal Justice Policy-Making Matrix located on your student website.

Select one of the following topics:

  • Immigration
  • Drug legislation
  • Three-strikes sentencing
  • A topic approved by your instructor

Write a 1,500-word paper describing how each branch of the government participates in your selected policy.

Include information from the University of Phoenix Material: Criminal Justice Policy-Making Matrix in your paper.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines (6th Edition).

Submit your completed matrix with your paper.

Uploaded Materials:

Marion, N. & Oliver, W. (2006). The public policy of crime and criminal justice. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall. 

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Legislative Branches 

Judiciary