The diversity of state laws and procedures creates situations that may seem unfair to many citizens. For example, felony conviction rates can lead to different prison sentences in various states. In addition, some state legislatures invest more in public education than others. Should federal officials exercise more power to require greater uniformity in policy among the states

Yes, federal officials must exercise more power to require greater uniformity in policy among the states.      

The United States has 50 sovereign states as described by the Constitution. It delegates some powers to the federal government and large power is extended to the public.

Therefore, it seems valid that each legislation of the state has its own legislation. This diversity of state laws may look unfair still it represents the uniqueness of states.          

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The correct answer to this open question is the following.

Yes, I think that federal officials should exercise more power to require greater uniformity in policy among the states.

It is valid and very respectful that each state of the Union has its own legislation; that is why they are sovereign. The diversity of state laws and procedures creates situations that may seem unfair to many citizens, but that is actually how things are in different states.

In these complex issues of crime, the United States Congress should create the kind of legislation to modernize some procedures and systems that give the judicial branch more opportunity to exert the most uniform sentences nationwide.

It is true that today, felony conviction rates can lead to different prison sentences in various states.

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