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American Violet: Legal System Injustice

Authored by Raymond Russell

Social Studies

12th Grade

American Violet: Legal System Injustice
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some examples of legal system injustices depicted in the movie American Violet?

Racial profiling, wrongful arrests, lack of access to proper legal representation

Fair and unbiased legal proceedings

Excessive use of force by law enforcement

Equal treatment of all individuals by the legal system

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what ways does the legal system fail the main character, Dee Roberts, in the movie American Violet?

Wrongful charges and lack of proper legal representation

Access to quality healthcare and education

Timely and efficient legal process

Fair trial and unbiased jury

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the movie American Violet shed light on the lack of access to proper legal representation for marginalized communities?

By ignoring the racial and economic disparities in the legal system

By portraying a wealthy white man who easily navigates the legal system

By depicting the story of a young African American woman who is wrongfully accused and faces injustice within the legal system.

By focusing on the success stories of well-represented individuals

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does systemic racism play in perpetuating legal system injustices as portrayed in American Violet?

Legal system injustices are caused by individual biases, not systemic racism

Systemic racism disproportionately targets and discriminates against people of color, leading to unfair treatment and biased outcomes.

People of color receive fair treatment in the legal system

Systemic racism has no impact on legal system injustices

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some real-life parallels to the legal system injustices depicted in American Violet?

Cases of wrongful convictions, racial profiling, and systemic discrimination within the criminal justice system

Civil lawsuits, divorce settlements, and property disputes

Tax evasion, embezzlement, and insider trading

Traffic violations, parking tickets, and jaywalking

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the movie American Violet challenge the notion of justice within the legal system?

By showcasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the criminal justice system.

By promoting equality and fairness in the legal system.

By ignoring the impact of racial bias and systemic injustice in the legal system.

By highlighting racial bias and systemic injustice in the criminal justice system.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some proposed solutions to address the legal system injustices highlighted in American Violet?

Implementing harsher penalties for minor offenses

Reducing the number of public defenders

Reforming the criminal justice system, increasing accountability for law enforcement, and providing better legal representation

Decreasing transparency in the legal system

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