1. Give an example of constitutional rights. How can we ensurethat our Constitutional Rights are upheld within our society? Whatrecommendations would you suggest to strengthen certainconstitutional rights?2. If a defendant elects his or her constitutional right to trialand is convicted is it a violation of fundamental fairness tosentence the defendant to a harsher sentence than if they had pledguilty to the same thing before a trial just because the defendantexercised their right to a trial? Does the prospect of aharsher sentence for going to trial pressure innocent defendants toplead guilty?
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