Innocence Project Quiz
Authored by Lyes Allalou
English
10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the Innocence Project?
To provide legal aid to wealthy individuals
To handle cases where DNA testing can prove innocence
To advocate for harsher penalties for criminals
To support the death penalty
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What impact has DNA testing had on the criminal justice system?
It has increased wrongful convictions
It has proven the infallibility of the justice system
It has shown that wrongful convictions are rare events
It has provided scientific proof of wrongful convictions
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the governor of Illinois halt all executions in the state in 2000?
Due to lack of evidence in death penalty cases
Because of growing evidence of unfair application of the death penalty
To increase the number of executions
To speed up the execution process
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the conclusion of the committee set up by the governor of Illinois in 2002?
The legal system is flawless and guarantees no innocent person will be sentenced to death
No system can guarantee that no innocent person will be sentenced to death
The Innocence Project is unnecessary
The death penalty should be abolished completely
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of cases does the Innocence Project handle?
Cases where DNA testing can prove innocence
Cases with no evidence
Cases with no legal avenues for relief
Cases involving wealthy individuals
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason for the creation of the Innocence Project?
To advocate for harsher penalties
To prove the guilt of convicted individuals
To provide legal aid to all prisoners
To handle cases where DNA testing can prove innocence
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of DNA testing in the criminal justice system?
It has shown that wrongful convictions are rare events
It has proven the infallibility of the justice system
It has provided scientific proof of wrongful convictions
It has increased wrongful convictions
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