Quiz on Criminal Justice System Reform

Who wrote the piece on fixing the criminal justice system?

• A group of lawyers

• Three members of the spring Student Council

• A team of journalists

• A panel of judges

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What type of projects are students encouraged to create using the piece as a model?

• Science experiments

• Art installations

• Room for Debate-style projects

• Historical documentaries

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What are the components of the criminal justice system mentioned in the text?

• Education and healthcare

• Police force, legal system, and prison system

• Transportation and housing

• Media and communication

What is the main theme of the New York Times article mentioned?

• Economic growth

• Criminal justice reform

• Climate change

• Technological advancements

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What has the New York Police Department historically failed to do according to the Inspector General?

• Discipline officers who use force without justification

• Provide adequate training

• Hire more officers

• Increase community engagement

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is one consequence of inconsistencies in the legal system?

• Faster trials

• Wrongful conviction

• Increased public trust

• Lower crime rates

What is the incarceration rate in the United States compared to Rwanda, Russia, China, and North Korea?

• Lower

• Higher

• Equal

• Unknown

What is a challenge faced by Americans with criminal records according to the text?

• Easier access to education

• Difficulty in obtaining government assistance

• Increased voting rights

• Better job opportunities

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the purpose of the academic standards mentioned?

• To improve physical fitness

• To enhance writing skills

• To develop artistic abilities

• To learn programming

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

What is the second academic standard listed?

• Develop and strengthen writing

• Conduct historical research

• Learn new languages

• Solve complex equations

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5