1. It has been said that the U.S. Constitution is a "living document" - that is, that it can adapt to changing times. This is exemplified by the decision in Brown v. Board of Education, discussed on pages 5 and 6 of the textbook. Do you think this is a good policy? Should the Constitution rather be interpreted narrowly and literally as originally written?

2. IRAC is a form of writing generally used by lawyers when interpreting the law and analyzing a legal situation. How does this differ from the way that you have been taught to write (in APA format)? Why do you think that lawyers choose to write in IRAC instead of the way you have previously been taught to write?

3. What are the fundamental differences between courts of original jurisdiction (e.g., Federal District Courts) and appellate courts?

4. What are the similarities and differences among negotiation, mediation, and arbitration as forms of dispute resolution?