Just Mercy Assessment

What are some of the key issues with the criminal justice system highlighted in the book Just Mercy?

• Racial bias, wrongful convictions, harsh sentencing, and lack of legal representation for the poor.

• Lack of diversity in the criminal justice system

• Overrepresentation of wealthy individuals in the legal system

• Excessive leniency in sentencing

How does the book Just Mercy shed light on the racial disparities within the criminal justice system?

• By ignoring the impact of race on the justice system

• By focusing on the positive aspects of the criminal justice system

• By highlighting cases of wrongful convictions, harsh sentencing, and unequal treatment based on race.

• By promoting equality and fairness for all races

Explain the concept of mass incarceration as discussed in Just Mercy.

• The concept of mass incarceration refers to the decrease in the number of individuals being imprisoned due to lenient sentencing laws and policies.

• Mass incarceration is a term used to describe the rehabilitation programs for prisoners to reduce the prison population.

• The concept of mass incarceration refers to the significant increase in the number of individuals being imprisoned, particularly in the United States, due to harsher sentencing laws and policies.

• Mass incarceration is the practice of releasing a large number of prisoners to reduce overcrowding in prisons.

What role does Bryan Stevenson play in advocating for criminal justice reform in Just Mercy?

• Actor in the movie adaptation of Just Mercy

• Civil rights attorney and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative

• Author of the book Just Mercy

• Politician advocating for criminal justice reform

Discuss the impact of poverty on the criminal justice system as depicted in Just Mercy.

• Poverty results in fair treatment for all individuals in the criminal justice system

• Poverty has no impact on the criminal justice system

• Poverty leads to better legal representation for the accused

• The impact of poverty on the criminal justice system is depicted as leading to unfair treatment and lack of access to proper legal representation.

How does the book Just Mercy address the issue of wrongful convictions?

• By highlighting cases of individuals who have been wrongly convicted and the systemic issues within the criminal justice system.

• By blaming the individuals for their own wrongful convictions

• By promoting the idea that all convictions are just and fair

• By ignoring the issue of wrongful convictions altogether

Explain the significance of the death penalty in the context of Just Mercy.

• To highlight the injustice and flaws within the criminal justice system, particularly in relation to racial bias and wrongful convictions.

• To deter people from committing crimes

• To reduce the cost of incarceration for the government

• To promote equality and fairness in the criminal justice system

What are some of the challenges faced by individuals seeking legal representation in the criminal justice system, as portrayed in Just Mercy?

• Excessive legal representation available

• Sufficient financial resources for legal assistance

• Lack of financial resources, racial bias, inadequate legal assistance, and systemic issues within the legal system

• Lack of racial bias in the legal system

Discuss the role of empathy and compassion in the criminal justice system, as highlighted in Just Mercy.

• Empathy and compassion humanize individuals and promote fairness and understanding.

• Empathy and compassion only benefit the criminals and not the victims.

• Empathy and compassion have no role in the criminal justice system.

• Empathy and compassion dehumanize individuals and promote unfairness and misunderstanding.

How does the book Just Mercy advocate for the fair treatment of juveniles within the criminal justice system?

• By promoting the idea that young offenders do not deserve rehabilitation or support

• By highlighting cases of wrongful convictions, excessive sentencing, and the need for rehabilitation and support for young offenders.

• By advocating for harsher punishments for juvenile offenders

• By ignoring the issue of wrongful convictions and excessive sentencing for young offenders