
American Violet: Legal System Injustice
Authored by Raymond Russell
Social Studies
12th Grade

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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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