In what ways are courts hallowed and unique in our society in ...

[khang]

In what ways are courts hallowed and unique in our society in terms of their decor and required decorum?
 
  What will be an ideal response

Question 2

Which of the following findings concerning courthouse shootings is false?
 
  a. The killing of a courthouse judge or police officer was the motive in 90 percent of these shootings.
  b. About 40 percent of the shooters died, being killed either by security forces or by their own hand.
  c. The majority of shootings occurred during the past 25 years.
  d. About three-fourths of the firearms that were used were brought in by the shooter.

[Chou]

Answer to Question 1

Practically everything one sees and hears in an American courtroom is intended to convey the sense that the courtroom is a hallowed place in our society. The physical preference one finds in the courts conveys this sense of importance. On their first visit, citizens often are struck by the court's high ceilings, ornate marble walls, and comparatively expensive furnishings. A formal level of decorum is accorded this institution. All people must rise when the judge enters the courtroom; permission must be granted before a person can approach the elevated bench; and a general attitude of deference is granted the judge. The design of the courtroom, although generally dignified in nature, also provides a safe, functional space that is conducive to efficient and effective court proceedings. The formal arrangement of the participants and furnishings reflects society's view of the appropriate relationships between the defendant and judicial authority.

Answer to Question 2

a