Understanding Justice and Injustice

Understanding Justice and Injustice

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Moral Science, Philosophy

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

FREE Resource

The video explores the emotional and psychological challenges faced by individuals wrongfully accused of crimes. It delves into the struggles within the legal system, highlighting issues of racial and financial bias. The narrative considers the harsh realities of life in prison, including the prospect of a death sentence, and reflects on the transformation and challenges faced upon being released after decades of incarceration.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential challenge faced by someone who is wrongly accused of a crime?

Being believed by everyone

Having ample financial resources

Passing a polygraph test

Being arrested for a crime they didn't commit

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can systemic biases affect an individual's legal case?

By ensuring a fair trial

By focusing solely on the facts

By considering the color of their skin

By providing a good lawyer

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant issue for those who cannot afford a good lawyer?

They face financial challenges

They are always believed

They receive the best legal defense

They have no legal issues

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a possible outcome for someone sentenced to death for a crime they didn't commit?

They receive a fair trial

They face life in a small cell

They are immediately released

They are given a good lawyer

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What emotional impact might someone experience after being released from prison after 30 years?

Having no impact on their life

Facing emotional and psychological challenges

Experiencing joy without any challenges

Feeling no change