I have an assignment. I need two questions answered with 300 words minimum. Here are the question:

•    Discussion Topic 1 

Legal and Historical Bases 

Discuss the legal and historical basis for a criminal justice system and its administration in the United States, being sure to include in your discussion why the conflict versus consensus debate is important.

•    Discussion Topic 2 

Potential Problems in Criminal Justice Agencies 

Discuss the potential problems in the interface between the Department of Homeland Security and a local criminal justice agency. How have the current economic conditions in the U. S. affected the priorities of criminal justice agencies? Can agencies prevent crime, solve crime, provide service functions, and address the threat of terrorism?