Short Paper: State and Federal Judges

Short Paper: State and Federal Judges

Undergraduate (1st and 2nd year)

1 page

Discipline:            – Criminal Justice

Type of service:                Research Paper

Spacing:               Double spacing

Paper format:    APA

Number of sources:        3 sources

Paper details:

Compare and contrast the roles, qualifications, and duties of state judges and federal judges. Using your research, create job descriptions for state judges and federal judges. Which do you think has a more difficult job and why? Consider in your answer the caseload and types of cases state and federal courts handle, and the amount of public and media scrutiny state and federal judges receive. Reference your textbook reading and module resources in your submission.

JUS 261 Module Two Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric Judges are key personnel not only in the judicial process of hearing cases, but in judicial administration and management of court schedules and caseloads. In this short paper, you will examine state and federal judges—who they are and what they do, as well as the differences and similarities between state and federal judge’s jobs. This will help you to more fully understand the judicial administration challenges of both state and federal court systems. Reference your textbook reading and module resources in your submission. Compare and contrast the roles, qualifications, and duties of state judges and federal judges. Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed: · Job Qualifications and Description—State Judges: Using research, create a job description for state judges. · Job Qualifications and Description—Federal Judges: Using research, create a job description for federal judges. · Opinion: Assess the relative difficulty and caseloads of state and federal judges. Who do you think has a more difficult job? Why? Consider in your answer the caseload and types of cases that state and federal courts handle, and the amount of public and media scrutiny state and federal judges receive. Guidelines for Submission: Your short paper must be submitted as a one- to two-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and at least three sources cited in APA format.