1. According to the text, criminal law is aimed at the
According to the text, criminal law is aimed at the misbehavior that falls below society’s
norms and values. The burden of enforcing criminal law and maintaining public order and
public safety falls to local, state, and even the federal government; all help to shape and
prescribe conduct in the United States. Each state is specifically responsible for the
maintenance of public order and public safety within their borders. The federal government
is responsible for regulating criminal conduct delegated to it by the U.S. Constitution. Each
branch of government, at the state and federal level, must proscribe the required elements
of each crime charged and prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt per the Due Process
Clause and other constitutional requirements. In this assignment, you will explore criminal
law, criminal culpability and its limitations, and what is required for criminal liability and
punishment.InstructionsWrite a 2–3-page paper in which you:Explain the goals of criminal
law and why these goals are still important today.Explain the connection between state
police power and the limitations of this power imposed by the Constitution.Identify the
differences between state and federal jurisdiction, when it comes to criminal law, and what
is meant by due process of law.Describe the manner in which the four goals of criminal law
are met by requiring and proving both a mental element and physical act beyond a
reasonable doubt.Use at least three high-quality academic references. Choose sources that
are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least
one time within your assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the
library or review library guides.