Describe key strategies that a judge would utilize in order to reconcile the discrepancy in perception of the George Zimmerman’s guilt or innocence.
SOC205, Discussion 5
Part 1:
“The Court as Representing Public Opinion” Please respond to the following in great detail:
From the first and second e-Activities, describe key strategies that a judge would utilize in order to reconcile the discrepancy in perception of the George Zimmerman’s guilt or innocence. Provide a rationale for your response.
From the third e-Activity, discuss whether or not you believe Attorney General Eric Holder should have challenged the voting laws in the state of Texas enacted after the Supreme Court struck down a key provision of the Voting Rights Act. Analyze at least two (2) key issues related to Texas’s new voting laws that the Attorney General highlighted. Provide examples of rights covered by the Voting Rights Act to support your rationale.
(Will post e-Activities/video links 1-3 shortly)
WEEK 5 ACTIVITIES
Watch the video, “Legal vs. Moral Guilt: Frustrations Highlighted by Juror B29”, located at http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/george-zimmerman-juror-29-interview-gma-frustrations-highlighted-19779656. Be prepared to discuss.
Watch the video, “Zimmerman Juror: ‘My First Vote Was Second-Degree Murder’”, located at http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/george-zimmerman-juror-29-interview-gma-vote-degree-19779607. Be prepared to discuss.
Read the article, “Texas voter ID law violates Voting Rights Act, court rules”, located at http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/texas-news/texas-voter-id-law-violates-voting-rights-act-court-rules/278074827. Be prepared to discuss.
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