Should budget authority be granted across multiple levels in a criminal justice organization or centralized by a separate city or government unit? Part I Create an outline supporting your position. You should include a minimum of 5 points and each point should be fully supported with sub points. Part II Create an outline countering your original position. You should have a minimum of 5 points and each point should be fully supported with sub points.
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