Just Mercy Chapter 2

What are some challenges faced by the legal system as discussed in Chapter 2 of Just Mercy?

• Racial bias, inadequate legal representation for the poor, harsh sentencing laws, lack of accountability for prosecutors and law enforcement

• Lack of access to legal resources for marginalized communities

• Overrepresentation of wealthy individuals in the legal system

• Excessive leniency in sentencing

How does racial bias manifest in the court system according to Chapter 2 of Just Mercy?

• Through practices like jury selection, prosecutorial discretion, and sentencing disparities based on race.

• Via religious beliefs, geographical location, and physical appearance

• By random selection, financial status, and educational background

• Through social media influence, political bias, and personal relationships

In what ways does poverty impact the pursuit of justice, as highlighted in Chapter 2 of Just Mercy?

• Poverty has no impact on the pursuit of justice

• Poverty impacts the pursuit of justice through limited access to quality legal representation, unfair trials, harsher sentences, inability to pay fines/fees/bail, prolonged incarceration, and cycles of debt.

• Poverty leads to quicker resolution of legal cases

• Poverty results in reduced incarceration rates

Why is it important to address the racial bias present in the legal system, as mentioned in Chapter 2 of Just Mercy?

• Addressing racial bias is unnecessary in the legal system

• Ignoring racial bias promotes equality in the legal system

• Addressing racial bias in the legal system is crucial to ensure fair and just treatment for all individuals.

• Racial bias does not impact legal outcomes

Discuss the role of socioeconomic status in accessing fair legal representation, based on Chapter 2 of Just Mercy.

• Socioeconomic status has no impact on legal representation

• Access to fair legal representation is solely based on education level

• Fair legal representation is guaranteed regardless of financial resources

• Socioeconomic status affects access to fair legal representation primarily due to financial limitations.

How can the legal system be reformed to address the challenges related to poverty and racial bias, as suggested in Chapter 2 of Just Mercy?

• Implement policies for equal access to legal representation, increase transparency, and promote diversity within the legal profession.

• Abolish the legal system entirely

• Increase funding for law enforcement

• Limit access to legal representation based on income

Explain the concept of 'equal justice under law' and its relevance to the themes discussed in Chapter 2 of Just Mercy.

• Equal justice under law is only applicable to certain individuals, not all, as discussed in Chapter 2 of Just Mercy.

• Equal justice under law emphasizes fairness and equality in the legal system, which aligns with the themes of advocating for justice and equality in Just Mercy.

• Equal justice under law is a concept that encourages corruption and unfairness in the legal system, which is contrary to the themes of Just Mercy.

• Equal justice under law promotes bias and discrimination in the legal system, contradicting the themes of Just Mercy.

What are some examples provided in Chapter 2 of Just Mercy that illustrate the impact of poverty on individuals' interactions with the legal system?

• Marsha Colbey and Charlie

• David Johnson and Jessica

• Michael Smith and Emily

• John Doe and Sarah

How do the stories shared in Chapter 2 of Just Mercy shed light on the need for systemic changes in the legal system?

• The stories emphasize the need for individual changes rather than systemic ones

• The stories showcase the fairness of the current legal system

• The stories shed light on the need for systemic changes by illustrating the flaws and biases present in the current legal system.

• The stories highlight the success of the legal system

Reflect on the significance of Bryan Stevenson's work in advocating for justice reform, drawing from Chapter 2 of Just Mercy.

• Bryan Stevenson's work in advocating for justice reform is significant due to his founding of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) and his efforts to provide legal representation to those who have been wrongly convicted or unfairly sentenced, particularly focusing on death row inmates.

• Bryan Stevenson's work has led to an increase in wrongful convictions

• Bryan Stevenson's work in advocating for justice reform is insignificant compared to other activists

• Bryan Stevenson's work focuses on promoting harsher sentencing for criminals