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Freedоm OR Sаfety? Yоu Decide Textbоok: Criminаl Justice Todаy: An Introductory Text for the 21st CenturyEdition: 16th EditionAuthor: Frank Schmalleger Reading Assignment: Page 115 – “Freedom OR Safety? You Decide” Minimum Length: 700 WordsTotal Points: 30 Points Introduction The American criminal justice system must constantly balance individual freedom with the need to maintain public safety. The U.S. Constitution guarantees many important rights, but courts must often determine how those rights apply when law enforcement is attempting to protect society. Courts frequently rely on important legal cases that interpret constitutional amendments and define the limits of government authority. These decisions help determine how the Constitution protects citizens while allowing law enforcement to perform their duties. In the reading “Freedom OR Safety? You Decide” on page 115, the textbook presents real cases that illustrate the ongoing debate between protecting individual rights and public safety. Students must carefully analyze the cases presented and explain the legal issues involved. Assignment Instructions Read “Freedom OR Safety? You Decide” on page 115 in your textbook. Write a minimum 700-word response answering the sections below. Your responses must come directly from the reading and must be answered using the numbered format exactly as listed below. Numbered Response Format 1. Main Case Summary Identify the primary case discussed in the reading and provide a detailed summary explaining: What occurred in the case The legal issue before the court The court’s ruling Why the case is important to the criminal justice system 2. Constitutional Amendments Identify the constitutional amendment(s) referenced in the reading. Explain: Which amendment(s) are cited What rights the amendment protects Why the amendment is important in the case How the amendment influenced the court’s decision 3. Second Case The reading references a second legal case. You must: Identify the case Explain what occurred in the case Describe the legal issue involved Explain the outcome of the case 4. Freedom vs. Safety Explain how the cases discussed in the reading demonstrate the debate between protecting individual freedoms and maintaining public safety. Discuss how courts attempt to balance these competing interests. 5. “You Decide” Questions Answer the questions listed under “You Decide” on page 115. Your responses must: Be written in complete sentences Be based directly on the reading Demonstrate a clear understanding of the legal issues discussed Requirements Your assignment must: Be a minimum of 700 words Use information directly from the textbook Identify both cases discussed in the reading Identify constitutional amendment(s) cited Follow the numbered format exactly as listed Be written in complete sentences and paragraph form Honorlock and Technical Support This assignment may require Honorlock monitoring depending on course settings. Students must use a laptop or Chromebook and follow the instructions provided in the assignment. If technical issues occur, students must immediately contact Honorlock technical support, which is available 24 hours a day. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure the assignment is submitted successfully and on time. Late assignments will not be accepted. Academic Integrity Policy Students must complete this assignment independently. The following actions are not permitted: Use of AI-generated responses Copying or pasting information from websites or other sources Uploading files instead of typing the assignment Submitting work completed by another person All responses must be typed directly into the Canvas assignment text box. Students who violate these instructions will receive a score of zero for the assignment. Rubric (30 Points) Section Criteria Points 1 Main case clearly identified and thoroughly summarized 8 2 Constitutional amendment(s) correctly identified and explained 6 3 Second case correctly identified and explained 5 4 Clear explanation of the freedom vs. safety debate 5 5 “You Decide” questions answered thoroughly and clearly 6 Total: 30 Points