Federalism In Criminal Justice Case Study

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How does the concept of federalism complicate the administration of criminal justice in the United States? What is your opinion about our current administration of justice?

Due to the concept of federalism; criminal justice administration is large and complex. It is however one of the most fundamental principles in the legal and political system.
The concept is one of which authority is divided between our national government and the state governments in order to govern a large area sufficiently. While it can complicate the administration of justice, I think it is key to managing the United States as a whole. It becomes complicated in situations such as Obergefell vs Hodges, where the Surpreme Court makes a decision that applies to every