The United States legal system.

Analyze three (3) articles from the New York Times series, American Exception, examining unique aspects of the United States legal system. Second, you will answer questions based on two articles about capital punishment in Japan. Finally, you will conduct and summarize current events research on capital punishment in the United States and Japan. Part I: American Exception Summarize each article in a paragraph or two and address the following questions: Article I •How is the U.S. approach to free speech different from other nations? Give examples • Should there be a legal distinction in the U.S. between free speech and hate speech? Article II • What, in your opinion, are some of the advantages and disadvantages of electing judges? • What can the United States learn from other countries in how judges are selected and trained? Article III • In light of what you read concerning the exclusion of evidence in other countries, is the United States policy of suppression of physical evidence too harsh? Who is punished by the exclusionary rule? • What are some alternatives to automatic legal suppression of evidence? Why is the United States justice system unique among the world and what can it learn from other nations? Readings: Article I Liptak, A. (2008, July 12). Unlike others, U.S. defends freedom to offend in speech. New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/12/us/12hate.html?ref=americanexception Article II Liptak, A. (2008, May 25). Rendering justice, with one eye on re-election. New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/25/us/25exception.html Article III Liptak, A. (2008, July 19). U.S. is alone in rejecting all evidence if police err. New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/19/us/19exclude.html