The Cost of Justice

The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate the ability to apply a working knowledge of the theories, terminology, and concepts covered in this course to conduct independent research in order to perform a cost/benefit analysis on The Cost of Justice. Briefly research expenditures on corrections at the state and federal level and apply your findings to the modern American conception of justice. Must include at least 2 sources in addition to the Bible

Provide an analysis of your research findings that considers the following questions: What is justice? Are we achieving it? And what are the costs of justice (cost/benefit analysis)? Keep in mind, costs can be recognized in multiple denominationsthink beyond finances to address larger issues.

The Gap between Rich and Poor Countries

The Gap between Rich and Poor Countries
The gap between rich and poor countries in the world is pronounced, in spite of the fact that some poorer nations have made economic advances.
a. Please discuss possible reasons for this gap in economic standing between rich and poor countries. Make use of the readings as well as of what you know from other sources.
b. What suggestions would you make to reduce the gap between rich and poor nations?
c. Considering the causes and solutions you indicated, are you leaning more toward modernization or dependency theory (see Barkan and OpenStax for these theories)?

http://cnx.org/contents/AgQDEnLI@6.19:thZuao_-@2/Introduction-to-Global-Inequal
http://cnx.org/contents/AgQDEnLI@7.11:qcF-h8Jp@3/The-Environment-and-Society
for the second link use only the section 20.3 about environmental issue
Both links must be use as in-text citation and well incorporated and relevant

Write a 4 page paper about 1 specific experience that one of my ancestor\’s had, preferably in the early 1900\’s to make the story sound somewhat true.

Write a 4 page paper about 1 specific experience that one of my ancestor\’s had, preferably in the early 1900\’s to make the story sound somewhat true. The story can be about any family member, for an example, my great-grandfather. I don\’t know any stories about my ancestors but I would prefer the last name of this person to be Preston. The paper is only to discuss one experience and very detailed.

Affirmative action

Affirmative Action
Please exchange your thoughts about the materials on affirmative action. What did you learn about affirmative action that you did not know before? How effective do you think affirmative action in hiring is likely to be in bringing about greater equality between different groups? What do you think of affirmative action in higher education? In general, would you like affirmative action to be abolished, weakened, or strengthened? Can you think of alternative programs that might break through existing institutional discrimination? Please make sure to refer to readings.
http://supreme.nolo.com/us/438/265/
the link i sent her i was suppose to upload it but since i could\’t i decided to copy and past it the link and the other two files i uploaded must be use for in-text citation and quotes
NB: the in text citation should be appropriate. Meaning when you take a phrase in the sociology and sociology perspective of Barkan you don\’t just put the phrase and put chapter 8 you have to show where is it coming by indicating the section or the page number

Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper in which you describe the key elements of the rights guaranteed by the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments and their impact on criminal procedure by the courts and police officers.

Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper in which you describe the key elements of the rights guaranteed by the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments and their impact on criminal procedure by the courts and police officers.
Include an explanation of how the Bill of Rights applies to the states via the Fourteenth Amendment.

Vitamin D

What is the primary function of the vitamin D hormone? Which groups of people likely need to supplement their diets with vitamin D, and on what do you base your answer? Please answer thoroughly