Quiz for Just Mercy

In Chapter 1, what economic factors contribute to Walter McMillian's unjust conviction?

• Lack of resources for proper legal representation
• Racial bias in the criminal justice system
• Reliance on court-appointed lawyers who are overworked and underpaid
• All of the above

In Chapter 2, what economic factors contribute to the disproportionate sentencing of individuals like Charlie?

• Lack of access to quality legal representation
• Reliance on plea bargains due to limited resources
• Economic interests driving the pursuit of capital punishment
• All of the above

In Chapter 3, what economic factors contribute to the inadequate defense provided to indigent defendants?

• Lack of funding for public defenders' offices
• Overwhelming caseloads for court-appointed lawyers
• Disparities in legal representation and outcomes
• All of the above

In Chapter 4, what economic factors contribute to the over-incarceration of individuals like Joe Sullivan?

• Profit-driven motives of private prisons
• Reliance on harsh sentencing policies
• Economic interests driving the expansion of the prison-industrial complex
• All of the above

What is the main argument made by Bryan Stevenson regarding the impact of mass incarceration?

• Mass incarceration perpetuates social inequality
• Mass incarceration reduces crime rates
• Mass incarceration provides economic opportunities
• Mass incarceration is necessary for public safety

What is the main economic theory discussed in Chapter 1?

• Poverty and its impact on the criminal justice system
• Capital punishment and its impact on marginalized communities
• Indigent defense and its impact on the criminal justice system
• Mass incarceration and its impact on marginalized communities

What is the main economic theory discussed in Chapter 2?

• Poverty and its impact on the criminal justice system
• Capital punishment and its impact on marginalized communities
• Indigent defense and its impact on the criminal justice system
• Mass incarceration and its impact on marginalized communities

What is the main economic theory discussed in Chapter 3?

• Poverty and its impact on the criminal justice system
• Capital punishment and its impact on marginalized communities
• Indigent defense and its impact on the criminal justice system
• Mass incarceration and its impact on marginalized communities

What is the main economic theory discussed in Chapter 4?

• Poverty and its impact on the criminal justice system
• Capital punishment and its impact on marginalized communities
• Indigent defense and its impact on the criminal justice system
• Mass incarceration and its impact on marginalized communities

What is the main argument made by Bryan Stevenson regarding the impact of poverty on the criminal justice system?

• Poverty leads to higher crime rates
• Poverty leads to unfair sentencing
• Poverty leads to inadequate legal representation
• Poverty leads to racial bias