The New Jim Crow Quiz

What does the term 'racial undercaste' refer to?

• A group of people defined by race that is excluded from society
• A legal term for racial discrimination
• A historical term for slavery
• A type of social class

How did the political origins of Jim Crow laws and mass incarceration compare?

• Both aimed to empower African Americans
• Both were influenced by white elites exploiting racial biases
• Both were created to promote equality
• Both were enacted without political motivations

What is one way legalized discrimination persists today?

• Through equal job opportunities for all
• By allowing felons to vote
• By labeling individuals as felons
• By promoting racial integration

What was a common method of disenfranchisement for African Americans during the Jim Crow era?

• Voting rights for all
• Poll taxes and literacy tests
• Mandatory voting laws
• Community voting initiatives

Why does felon disenfranchisement remain intact today?

• It is supported by all political parties
• It was never challenged in court
• It continues to be a legal method of exclusion
• It is a popular public policy

How does mass incarceration create racial segregation?

• By integrating prisoners into society
• By keeping prisoners hidden from public view
• By promoting community service
• By encouraging racial diversity in prisons

What does Michelle Alexander argue about the association of blackness with criminality?

• It is a natural occurrence
• It was constructed by political and media elites
• It is based on historical facts
• It has no impact on society

What is one key difference between mass incarceration and Jim Crow?

• Mass incarceration is less harmful
• There is an absence of overt racial hostility
• Both systems are identical
• Mass incarceration only affects African Americans

Why do some African Americans support harsh crime policies?

• They believe it will reduce crime
• They are unaware of the consequences
• They want to maintain the status quo
• They have no other options

What alternative approach does Alexander suggest for addressing systemic inequality?

• More prisons and police
• Community investment and education
• Ignoring the issues
• Promoting individual responsibility