Judicial System and Societal Norms

Judicial System and Societal Norms

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

The transcript discusses a controversial act where a woman kisses a black man, defying societal norms. It highlights the biased assumptions held by witnesses in a courtroom setting, challenging the stereotypes about Negroes. The narrative defends a Negro man against false accusations, emphasizing the role of courts as equalizers in upholding justice and integrity.

Read more

8 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What societal norm did the woman violate?

She refused to marry.

She spoke against the government.

She kissed a black man.

She left her family.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the immediate consequence of her action?

She was celebrated.

She faced societal backlash.

She was ignored.

She was rewarded.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the witnesses expect from the court?

To dismiss the case.

To accept their biased testimony.

To be impartial.

To be skeptical.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What assumption about black people is challenged?

They are all educated.

They are all dishonest.

They are all wealthy.

They are all powerful.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the black man feel for the white woman?

Anger

Indifference

Fear

Compassion

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is suggested to be guilty in the courtroom?

The jury

The real perpetrator

The judge

The defendant

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do courts play in society according to the speaker?

They are corrupt.

They are ineffective.

They are the great levelers.

They are biased.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's belief about the judicial system?

It is a flawed ideal.

It is a living reality.

It is a distant dream.

It is a failed system.

Discover more resources for Social Studies