1.4 Race and Criminal Justice

Coates’ relationship with his son can best be described as:

• Broken

• Hurtful

• Easy Going

• Honest

What best describes Coates’ feelings towards the American Dream?

• It exists, but it rests on the backs of people of color

• It is an obtainable dream for all Americans, regardless of their skin color

• It gives him hope of a better life for his son

According to Coates, which statement is true?

• Few black lives have been impacted by poor police training; therefore, it is important that the government focus on more pressing matters

• Many black lives have been impacted by poor police training; however, those police who have made mistakes are receiving proper punishments for their actions

• Many black lives have been taken; however, there are proper consequences to the perpetrators

• Many black lives have been innocently taken, with little to no consequences to the perpetrators

Coates feels that young black men in his community wear certain clothing to:

• Antagonize themselves from police

• Show their peers that they live a more difficult life than them

• Show that they have money

• Hide their day to day everyday fears

Racism on a larger level, such as in laws, policies, and practices

• Covert Racism

• Overt Racism

• Systematic Racism

• Individual Racism

Arizona’s law that allows law officers to stop and question anyone they think may be undocumented:

• Individual Racism

• Systemic Racism

You choosing not to work with another classmate because of his/her skin color:

• Individual Racism

• Systemic Racism

Woman holding purse tighter while a male of color walks near you

• Covert

• Overt

Ms. Gonzalez loves you

• Of course.

• Hmph

________________________ include the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, and many more.

• Digital Rights

• Human Rights

• Legal Rights

• Educational Rights