1)Define what fairness and justice mean in your own words. (Note: Look them up but explain the concepts in your own words. Do not just repeat the definition.)
2)Are courts important in a democracy and how do they impact individuals? (ie. Is the court important in our lives and how?)
3)Explain any concerns you have about "fairness" and "justice" in the state court system. Do you trust state or federal courts more and why or why not? Do you trust judges?
4)Does community and public perception really matter when it comes to the judiciary?
5)Why should judges care what the public thinks?
6)How can public perception of the courts be improved and/or what would a well-functioning court system look like?