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Race -- Does the judicial process result in racial discrimination? -- Is racial profiling necessary to law enforcement? -- Is plea bargaining fair? -- Do minorities receive tougher sentencing? -- Are mandatory minimum sentences fair and effective? -- Gender -- Is affirmative action reverse discrimination? -- Is mandatory minimum sentencing fair to women? -- Would privatization of Social Security be detrimental to women? -- Does gender affect criminal sentencing? -- Sexual orientation -- Is hate crime legislation constitutional? -- Should same-sex marriages be permitted? -- Should gays and lesbians be allowed to adopt? -- Socio-economics -- Can the poor receive adequate criminal defense? -- Can "expert witness" testimony in the courtroom be made more equitable? -- Does the U.S. income tax system favor the rich? -- Education -- Do the states provide educational equality? -- Should standard tests be relied upon to determine student potential? -- Should there be federal education standards? -- Can No Child Left Behind provide equitable education?