This week's information presents you with an a general overview of key ideas as related to our system of justice. After reading your week's material and conducting any additional research that is needed, provide responses to the below items/questions.

1. What is social control and why is it important?

2. How does the U.S. criminal justice system protect individual rights?

3. What is the significance of the U.S. Constitution, especially in terms of setting law in this country and its role in establishing the foundation for the criminal justice system?

Instructions/Guidance- Your responses should be in your own words (e.g. no quotes- learn to paraphrase and write original ideas). Write your responses in paragraph format & properly cite your work. Make sure that you number your responses (1, 2, etc).