Explain the controversy of establishing a court system at the creation of the U.S. Constitution. Your responses must include the major elements of the controversy, the varying viewpoints for the needs for U.S. courts, and the ultimate outcome. Finally, postulate how our criminal justice system would be different today had the Founding Fathers not established the current system in use. It is recommended that your post contain approximately 400 words.
At the inception of the creation of the Constitution, the debate raged long and hard regarding establishment of a court system in the United States. The controversy was definitely heated!
This is your opportunity to discuss the major elements of the controversy, and the varying viewpoints for the needs of US courts at all. Finally, what was the final outcome? Should it have been different in your opinion?
How do you think our criminal justice system would be different today had the Founding Fathers not established the court system currently in use?
What were the varying ideas about the powers and functions of federal and state courts at the founding of the United States?
What, in your opinion, are more optimal ways for the court system to handle criminal cases in light of present-day court difficulties?
