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Civil DisobedienceLaws in the US are constantly evolving as society continues to evolve. A great example of this evolution is the state of Washington legalizing marijuana. In this week\’s lectures we compared the consensus and conflict paradigms and determined that laws can be an example of either paradigm.Based on your learning answer the following question:Citizens can express themselves freely in the United States by exercising their Constitutional rights. One way citizens express themselves is through protests.Based on this fact express your views on the following:Based on your discussion above answer the following questions:In your response, discuss the following:List these three goals in the order of importance and explain your reasoning: (a) allowing the public to express itself (b) protecting the public (c) enforcing the law. 

Read Vargas Family Case Study: Module 2. Complete a Cultural Formulation Interview based on the “cultural formulation” section in the DSM-5 and given the new information learned in session two of the Vargas case study. Refer to the attached CFI form for guidance and complete the CFI template. Include a citation for the Cultural Formulation Interview. APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected. Part 2: Review the Vargas Family Case Study: Session Two. Write a 750-1,000-word paper in which you demonstrate how therapists apply psychoanalytic and cognitive-behavioral theories to analyze the presenting problem(s) and choose appropriate interventions. Be sure to answer the following questions in your paper:        A.  What are the two main presenting problems for the Vargas family?        B.  How are the problems maintained according to:Cite at least three academic sources (peer-reviewed journal articles, books, etc.).Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.  This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. 

For the practice assignment, students must write a summary paragraph defining the concept of the American dream. Identify, summarize, and write a definition of the American dream. The source of the definition can be a book or an online database. Use the MLA documentation style to accurately cite the source. See the Defining section under Developing Paragraphs/Strategies for Developing the Main Point in .The length of the summary paragraph should be about one page. Submit the assignment as directed by the instructor.Complete the following when writing the summary paragraph.After practicing using definitions to write a paragraph on the American dream, students are ready to begin writing the definition essay. The (topic) for the definition essay is To respond to the prompt — define a word or phrase that represents the student\’s dreams or interests — students need toThe word or phrase defining the dream or interest may represent present time or the future. It may be a term or phrase that describes an interest. For example, perhaps the student is a budding singer or songwriter? A chef? An artist? What does the student dream of accomplishing? Is the student planning on becoming a teacher, a veterinarian, or a business manager?Students could compare or contrast the word or phrase to experiences they think the reader is familiar with in order to explain the meaning. Or, the student might choose to analyze why it is of interest (the causes) or how its influences (the effects). Be aware that the use of examples and descriptive writing will also be necessary. The essay must include at least two quotations or summaries of material from two different types of sources in support of the definition. The sources may come from an Internet site (Wikipedia and other similar online sites are not valid sources for research), an electronic database, or a book.

1) Use your text and the internet to research the case of Roper v. Simmons. In a narrative format of 500 or more words, outline the case. Give the facts, issue, and court holding. 2)  What was the standard for the death penalty for juveniles in your state? Research and report the last time a convicted juvenile was executed in your state. (Tennessee) 3) What are your state\’s standards for transferring a juvenile to adult court for trial? 4) If you were a justice on the Supreme Court, would you have voted with the majority or dissent? Give your rationale. 

Key Issues Before Correctional Officers:You work for the State Bureau of Prisons in the Office of the Inspector General as an attorney and have been asked to review two key issues involving several correctional officers at your state prison and the conduct of the attorney assigned to represent these officers.The officers claim that several inmates assaulted them and caused them bodily harm. Such an assault automatically mandates an additional two years to the inmates\’ prison term should the allegations prove to be true.During the interviews and subsequent hearing surrounding the allegations, one of the inmates makes the following arguments:You are aware of this practice but have no evidence. You suspect abuse and misconduct on the part of the prison administration and correctional officers.Write a 4- to 5-page report in Microsoft Word document analyzing:Correctional Officer Misconduct MemoIf you find there was misconduct on the part of the warden and the correctional officers and they are not disciplined, what would be your next step? Explain in detail if and why you would:For more information on the standard of conduct of prison employees, visit the following website and enter the keyword: For more information on the sanctions for misconduct, visit the following websites::The attorney retained to assist the correctional officers in the correctional officer misconduct case has now been charged with making inappropriate, frivolous, disparaging, and disrespectful remarks about you and your legal team. Your colleague even accused you and your colleagues of misrepresenting facts and tampering with case documents. In fact, your colleague has often been considered incompetent by other attorneys at in your office. He has a drinking problem and often neglects to prepare proper documentation for his cases. There have also been previous complaints about his behavior and demeanor.Analyze the situation and include your analysis in a 4- to 5-page report in Microsoft Word document for the disciplinary committee. In your report, include the following details:For further information on the ABA Standards of Conduct, visit the following websites:For further information on ABA Disciplinary Actions, visit the following websites:Support your responses with examples.Cite any sources in APA format.

After exploring the opposition, it is also important to analyze the opposition. You need to analyze the author\’s position and provide your position on the article.Find three articles—primary and secondary sources—from the ITT Tech Virtual Library that argue for the opposite side of your position. You may use the article that you post in the forum as one of these.In this analysis, write a minimum of three paragraphs of about 200 words each for a total of at least 550- to 600-words for the whole assignment. For each article

Book:  Chapter 1 and 2 Suggest one (1) key way in which the role of ethics in managerial accounting differs from the role of ethics in financial accounting. Indicate the role that you believe is the most significant within a health care organization. Provide support for your rationale.  Create an argument that explains why financial managers should be concerned with quality initiatives in the health care organization. Provide at least two (2) specific examples of quality initiatives in a health care organization with which you are familiar.

Decisions on Very Controversial IssuesYou are a judge in the fictitious state of Barbieland. As a judge, you are called on to make decisions on very controversial issues. Based on the laws of Barbieland, juveniles are considered adults at the age of 16. The first controversial issue you must deal with is a convicted juvenile sex offender. In your state, juveniles can be sentenced to death for sexually based offenses. Shortly after his conviction, the Supreme Court ruled in , to abolish the death penalty for offenders less than 18 years of age.If you agree with the decision or if you support the dissenters, Justices O\’Connor and Scalia, respectively, then explain your reasons for the same.To view the Roper v. Simmons case, please complete a \”key word\” search using the search engine of your choice for: .The death penalty has now been abolished and the offender\’s sentence has been commuted to a ten year sentence in prison with the possibility of early release if he completes all mandated requirements including a sexual rehabilitation program to prevent further sexual aggression.Support your discussion with analysis of recidivism rates, imposed deterrence, and other trends related to sex offenders.The convicted felon has been serving his sentence in a private prison. Since 1980 private prisons have been in place. One of the major benefits of private prisons was they could operate more efficiently for less money and lessen the financial burdens on taxpayers. Many people objected to privatizing corrections because this raised ethical issues such as the issue that \”Profit Motives\” of the industry may hinder quality services to the inmates.For more information on private prisons, please visit the following websites: